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#699 of 990 schools in CT
Horace W. Porter School
Elementary School · Columbia School District · Columbia, CT
A Columbia School District elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3 Schoolhouse Road, Columbia, CT 06237
- Math 43% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Horace W. Porter School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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
23.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Horace W. Porter 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$122,500
Median home value
$321,500
Median rent
$869/mo
College educated
33.5%
Homeownership
83.6%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06237; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andover Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–6 | 3.8 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| George Hersey Robertson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 3–5 | 3.8 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Oak Grove Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–6 | 3.9 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| W. B. Sweeney SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 4.0 mi | 213 | 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.
Columbia School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $25,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Horace W. Porter School is listed in Columbia School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Horace W. Porter School
Horace W. Porter School is a public elementary school in Columbia, CT, part of Columbia School District, serving approximately 475 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #699 of 990 schools in CT.
State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Horace W. Porter School
What grades does Horace W. Porter School serve?
Horace W. Porter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Horace W. Porter School?
Horace W. Porter School has an enrollment of approximately 475 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horace W. Porter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horace W. Porter School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Horace W. Porter School rank in CT?
Horace W. Porter School ranks #699 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Horace W. Porter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Horace W. Porter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Horace W. Porter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Horace W. Porter School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Horace W. Porter School a charter school?
No, Horace W. Porter School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Horace W. Porter School a Title I school?
No, Horace W. Porter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Horace W. Porter School?
23.8% of students at Horace W. Porter 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 475
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (860) 228-9493
- Area population (ZIP 06237)
- 5,268
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 49.6
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 06237; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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