Excellent
#84 of 990 schools in CT
Top 8% in state
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School
Elementary School · Madison School District · Madison, CT
A Madison School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 3rd.
331 Copse Rd., Madison, CT 06443
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School score 80% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 80% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (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).
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Where J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average309/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Madison), 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
$168,341
Median home value
$534,800
Median rent
$2,046/mo
College educated
71.8%
Homeownership
90.6%
Poverty rate
1.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06443; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Mercy Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| The Country SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 2.3 mi | 185 | Compare → |
| Calvin Leete SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–4 | 2.9 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–3 | 3.2 mi | 323 | Compare → |
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.
Madison School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $27,569NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School is listed in Madison School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School is a public elementary school in Madison, CT, part of Madison School District, serving approximately 383 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #84 of 990 schools in CT.
State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School
What grades does J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School serve?
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School?
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School rank in CT?
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School ranks #84 of 990 schools in CT.
What is J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School a charter school?
No, J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School a Title I school?
No, J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.1%
- Phone
- (203) 245-6460
- Area population (ZIP 06443)
- 17,577
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 51.4
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 06443; 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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