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#941 of 990 schools in CT

King Street Intermediate School

Elementary School · Danbury School District · Danbury, CT

A Danbury School District elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

151 South King St., Danbury, CT 06811

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 34% proficient (2022)
  • 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$19,572
Chronic Absenteeism20.1%

Students at King Street Intermediate School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

53.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where King Street Intermediate 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 4Somewhat 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
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Pembroke SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.7K–51.6 mi380Compare →
Immanuel Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–82.1 mi66Compare →
Hayestown Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3K–52.6 mi447Compare →

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
#15 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

King Street Intermediate School is listed in Danbury School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About King Street Intermediate School

King Street Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Danbury, CT, part of Danbury School District, serving approximately 353 students in grades 4th-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #941 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about King Street Intermediate School

What grades does King Street Intermediate School serve?

King Street Intermediate School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.

How many students attend King Street Intermediate School?

King Street Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at King Street Intermediate School?

The student-teacher ratio at King Street Intermediate School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does King Street Intermediate School rank in CT?

King Street Intermediate School ranks #941 of 990 schools in CT.

What is King Street Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?

King Street Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 King Street Intermediate School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, King Street Intermediate School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is King Street Intermediate School a charter school?

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

Is King Street Intermediate School a Title I school?

No, King Street Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for King Street Intermediate School?

53.3% of students at King Street Intermediate 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
4th – 5th
Enrollment
353
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Connecticut Planning Region 9
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.1%
Area population (ZIP 06811)
30,526
Area average commute
30.9 min
Area median age
46.3
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 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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