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#982 of 990 schools in CT
Mead School
Elementary School · Ansonia School District · Ansonia, CT
An Ansonia School District elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
75 Ford St., Ansonia, CT 06401
- Math 13% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mead School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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
65.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mead 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,475/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ansonia), 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
$80,953
Median home value
$268,400
Median rent
$1,405/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
58.8%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06401; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 600 | Compare → |
| Bradley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Assumption SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.4private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| Beecher Road SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–6 | 2.1 mi | 882 | 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.
Ansonia School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,951NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mead School is listed in Ansonia School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mead School
Mead School is a public elementary school in Ansonia, CT, part of Ansonia School District, serving approximately 570 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #982 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mead School
What grades does Mead School serve?
Mead School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Mead School?
Mead School has an enrollment of approximately 570 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mead School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mead School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mead School rank in CT?
Mead School ranks #982 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Mead School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mead School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 Mead School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mead School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mead School a charter school?
No, Mead School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mead School a Title I school?
No, Mead School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mead School?
65.1% of students at Mead 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
- 570
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 4
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (203) 736-5090
- Area population (ZIP 06401)
- 19,160
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 06401; 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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