Very Good
#272 of 990 schools in CT
Top 27% in state
John Barry School
Elementary School · Meriden School District · Meriden, CT
A Meriden School District elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
124 Columbia St., Meriden, CT 06450
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 41% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John Barry School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 38% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where John Barry 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,823/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Meriden), 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
$68,961
Median home value
$220,400
Median rent
$1,267/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06450; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Israel Putnam SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| Midstate Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 169 | Compare → |
| Roger Sherman SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 478 | 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.
Meriden School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #2 of 13
- District spending per student
- $21,082NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
John Barry School is listed in Meriden School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Barry School
John Barry School is a public elementary school in Meriden, CT, part of Meriden School District, serving approximately 451 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #272 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Barry School
What grades does John Barry School serve?
John Barry School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend John Barry School?
John Barry School has an enrollment of approximately 451 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Barry School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Barry School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Barry School rank in CT?
John Barry School ranks #272 of 990 schools in CT.
What is John Barry School's MySchoolScout rating?
John Barry School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 John Barry School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Barry School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is John Barry School a charter school?
No, John Barry School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Barry School a Title I school?
No, John Barry School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Barry School?
87.4% of students at John Barry 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 451
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (203) 237-8831
- Area population (ZIP 06450)
- 35,896
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 06450; 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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