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#680 of 990 schools in CT
Hayestown Avenue School
Elementary School · Danbury School District · Danbury, CT
A Danbury School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
42 Tamarack Ave., Danbury, CT 06811
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hayestown Avenue School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hayestown Avenue 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,522/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Danbury), 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
$107,519
Median home value
$405,800
Median rent
$1,754/mo
College educated
41.2%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06811; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellsworth Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 507 | Compare → |
| Great Plain SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| Immanuel Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| St Gregory the Great SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 220 | 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.
Danbury School District
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #6 of 19
- District spending per student
- $19,572NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hayestown Avenue School is listed in Danbury School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hayestown Avenue School
Hayestown Avenue School is a public elementary school in Danbury, CT, part of Danbury School District, serving approximately 447 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #680 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hayestown Avenue School
What grades does Hayestown Avenue School serve?
Hayestown Avenue School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Hayestown Avenue School?
Hayestown Avenue School has an enrollment of approximately 447 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayestown Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayestown Avenue School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hayestown Avenue School rank in CT?
Hayestown Avenue School ranks #680 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Hayestown Avenue School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hayestown Avenue School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Hayestown Avenue School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hayestown Avenue School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hayestown Avenue School a charter school?
No, Hayestown Avenue School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hayestown Avenue School a Title I school?
No, Hayestown Avenue School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hayestown Avenue School?
62.4% of students at Hayestown Avenue 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
- 447
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 9
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (203) 797-4771
- Area population (ZIP 06811)
- 30,526
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
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 06811; 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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