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#358 of 990 schools in CT

Top 36% in state

Hart School

Elementary School · Stamford School District · Stamford, CT

A Stamford School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

61 Adams Ave., Stamford, CT 06902

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$26,034
Chronic Absenteeism22.9%

Students at Hart School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 46% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
46%
ELA
46%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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

51.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hart 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 81Very Walkable
  • Transit 66Good Transit
  • Bike 71Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,386/100K

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

$92,527

Median home value

$515,000

Median rent

$2,139/mo

College educated

43.6%

Homeownership

40.9%

Poverty rate

10.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06902; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Stamford Charter School for ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified5.0PK–80.3 mi540Compare →
Westover SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4K–50.7 mi521Compare →
Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers InternationalEnrollment path unverified8.4K–80.9 mi797Compare →
Stillmeadow SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4K–51.0 mi604Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Stamford School District

Schools in district
21
Rank in district
#3 of 21
District spending per student
$26,034NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Hart School

Hart School is a public elementary school in Stamford, CT, part of Stamford School District, serving approximately 598 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #358 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hart School

What grades does Hart School serve?

Hart School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Hart School?

Hart School has an enrollment of approximately 598 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hart School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hart School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hart School rank in CT?

Hart School ranks #358 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Hart School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hart 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 Hart School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hart School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hart School a charter school?

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

Is Hart School a Title I school?

No, Hart School is not currently a Title I school.

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

51.5% of students at Hart 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
598
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Connecticut Planning Region 9
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.9%
Area population (ZIP 06902)
72,915
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
37.3
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 06902; 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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