Excellent
#8 of 990 schools in CT
Top 1% in state
Laurel Literacy Academy
Elementary School · Bloomfield School District · Bloomfield, CT
A Bloomfield School District elementary school where students score 38 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1 Filley St., Bloomfield, CT 06002
- Math 76% proficient (2010)
- Reading 64% proficient (2010)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Laurel Literacy Academy score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2010 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 70% across the 2-year record (2009–2010).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2010) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2010)
Based on 4 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Laurel Literacy Academy 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,415/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bloomfield), 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
$97,436
Median home value
$269,000
Median rent
$1,681/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
70.5%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06002; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museum AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK | 1.2 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| New England Jewish AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Aiken SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 418 | 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.
Bloomfield School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $32,662NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Laurel Literacy Academy is listed in Bloomfield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Laurel Literacy Academy
Laurel Literacy Academy is a public elementary school in Bloomfield, CT, part of Bloomfield School District, serving approximately 301 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #8 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laurel Literacy Academy
What grades does Laurel Literacy Academy serve?
Laurel Literacy Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Laurel Literacy Academy?
Laurel Literacy Academy has an enrollment of approximately 301 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Literacy Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Literacy Academy is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Laurel Literacy Academy rank in CT?
Laurel Literacy Academy ranks #8 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Laurel Literacy Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Laurel Literacy Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 Laurel Literacy Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Laurel Literacy Academy has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
Is Laurel Literacy Academy a charter school?
No, Laurel Literacy Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Laurel Literacy Academy a Title I school?
No, Laurel Literacy Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laurel Literacy Academy?
62.8% of students at Laurel Literacy Academy 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 301
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (860) 286-2675
- Area population (ZIP 06002)
- 21,547
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 47.1
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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 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 06002; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2010; directory SY 2023–24
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