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#500 of 990 schools in CT
Mary R. Tisko School
Elementary School · Branford School District · Branford, CT
A Branford School District elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
118 Damascus Rd., Branford, CT 06405
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mary R. Tisko School score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
20%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mary R. Tisko 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,718/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Branford), 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
$97,223
Median home value
$388,300
Median rent
$1,529/mo
College educated
49.5%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06405; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John B. Sliney SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–4 | 1.2 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| East Shoreline Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 181 | Compare → |
| Mary T. Murphy SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–4 | 1.8 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| Jerome Harrison SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–2 | 3.2 mi | 396 | 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.
Branford School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $28,336NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mary R. Tisko School is listed in Branford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mary R. Tisko School
Mary R. Tisko School is a public elementary school in Branford, CT, part of Branford School District, serving approximately 345 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #500 of 990 schools in CT.
State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mary R. Tisko School
What grades does Mary R. Tisko School serve?
Mary R. Tisko School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Mary R. Tisko School?
Mary R. Tisko School has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary R. Tisko School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary R. Tisko School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mary R. Tisko School rank in CT?
Mary R. Tisko School ranks #500 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Mary R. Tisko School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary R. Tisko School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Mary R. Tisko School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary R. Tisko School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mary R. Tisko School a charter school?
No, Mary R. Tisko School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mary R. Tisko School a Title I school?
No, Mary R. Tisko School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mary R. Tisko School?
20.0% of students at Mary R. Tisko 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 345
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (203) 483-1826
- Area population (ZIP 06405)
- 28,090
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 54.4
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 06405; 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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