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#122 of 990 schools in CT

Top 12% in state

Guilford Lakes School

Elementary School · Guilford School District · Guilford, CT

An elementary school in Guilford, CT serving grades Pre-K – 4th.

40 Maupas Rd., Guilford, CT 06437

  • Math 72% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2022)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency70% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)72% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$24,349
Chronic Absenteeism7.8%

Students at Guilford Lakes School score 70% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 70% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 81% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

10.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Guilford Lakes 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated954/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Guilford), 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

$130,036

Median home value

$491,300

Median rent

$1,754/mo

College educated

57.6%

Homeownership

84.9%

Poverty rate

3.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06437; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Country SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–82.7 mi185Compare →
A. W. Cox SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.7K–42.9 mi260Compare →
Calvin Leete SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.9K–43.3 mi218Compare →
Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6K–33.4 mi323Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Guilford School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 of 7
District spending per student
$24,349NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Guilford Lakes School is listed in Guilford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Guilford Lakes School

Guilford Lakes School is a public elementary school in Guilford, CT, part of Guilford School District, serving approximately 348 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #122 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Guilford Lakes School

What grades does Guilford Lakes School serve?

Guilford Lakes School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Guilford Lakes School?

Guilford Lakes School has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Guilford Lakes School?

The student-teacher ratio at Guilford Lakes School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Guilford Lakes School rank in CT?

Guilford Lakes School ranks #122 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Guilford Lakes School's MySchoolScout rating?

Guilford Lakes School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Guilford Lakes School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Guilford Lakes School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Guilford Lakes School a charter school?

No, Guilford Lakes School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Guilford Lakes School a Title I school?

No, Guilford Lakes School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Guilford Lakes School?

10.1% of students at Guilford Lakes 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
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
348
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Connecticut Planning Region 7
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.8%
Area population (ZIP 06437)
22,037
Area average commute
26.2 min
Area median age
50.7
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 06437; 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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