Very Good
#393 of 990 schools in CT
Top 40% in state
Long Meadow Elementary School
Elementary School · Regional School District 15 · Middlebury, CT
A Regional School District 15 elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
65 North Benson Rd., Middlebury, CT 06762
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Long Meadow Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (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
12.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Long Meadow 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average496/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Middlebury), 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
$142,750
Median home value
$452,000
College educated
53.4%
Homeownership
88.6%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06762; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlebury Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| Gainfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 3.9 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Mitchell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Western SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–4 | 4.4 mi | 269 | 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.
Regional School District 15
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $26,067NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Long Meadow Elementary School is listed in Regional School District 15; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Long Meadow Elementary School
Long Meadow Elementary School is a public elementary school in Middlebury, CT, part of Regional School District 15, serving approximately 528 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #393 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Long Meadow Elementary School
What grades does Long Meadow Elementary School serve?
Long Meadow Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Long Meadow Elementary School?
Long Meadow Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 528 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Long Meadow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Long Meadow Elementary School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Long Meadow Elementary School rank in CT?
Long Meadow Elementary School ranks #393 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Long Meadow Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Long Meadow Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Long Meadow Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Long Meadow Elementary School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Long Meadow Elementary School a charter school?
No, Long Meadow Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Long Meadow Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Long Meadow Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Long Meadow Elementary School?
12.7% of students at Long Meadow Elementary 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
- 528
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 4
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.2%
- Phone
- (203) 758-1144
- Area population (ZIP 06762)
- 7,736
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
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 06762; 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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