Very Good
#355 of 990 schools in CT
Top 36% in state
Gildersleeve School
Elementary School · Portland School District · Portland, CT
A Portland School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
565 Main St., Portland, CT 06480
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gildersleeve School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 62% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gildersleeve School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average444/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,955
Median home value
$305,800
Median rent
$1,115/mo
College educated
49.9%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06480; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macdonough SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| Edna C. Stevens SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–2 | 2.7 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Woodside Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 3–5 | 2.9 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| St John Paul II SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 3.0 mi | 175 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Portland School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $23,929NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gildersleeve School is listed in Portland School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gildersleeve School
Gildersleeve School is a public elementary school in Portland, CT, part of Portland School District, serving approximately 269 students in grades 2nd-4th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #355 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gildersleeve School
What grades does Gildersleeve School serve?
Gildersleeve School serves students in grades 2nd through 4th.
How many students attend Gildersleeve School?
Gildersleeve School has an enrollment of approximately 269 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gildersleeve School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gildersleeve School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gildersleeve School rank in CT?
Gildersleeve School ranks #355 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Gildersleeve School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gildersleeve School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gildersleeve School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gildersleeve School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gildersleeve School a charter school?
No, Gildersleeve School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gildersleeve School a Title I school?
No, Gildersleeve School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gildersleeve School?
33.8% of students at Gildersleeve School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 269
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 3
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (860) 342-0411
- Area population (ZIP 06480)
- 9,421
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06480; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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