Excellent
#162 of 990 schools in CT
Top 16% in state
Melissa Jones School
Elementary School · Guilford School District · Guilford, CT
A Guilford School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
181 Ledge Hill Rd., Guilford, CT 06437
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Melissa Jones School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 70% 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 77% (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
18.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Melissa Jones 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated954/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Guilford), 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
$130,036
Median home value
$491,300
Median rent
$1,754/mo
College educated
57.6%
Homeownership
84.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06437; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford Lakes SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–4 | 3.4 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Totoket Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 3–5 | 3.9 mi | 337 | Compare → |
| A. W. Cox SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–4 | Not available | 260 | Compare → |
| Calvin Leete SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–4 | Not available | 218 | 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.
Guilford School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $24,349NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Melissa Jones School is listed in Guilford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Melissa Jones School
Melissa Jones School is a public elementary school in Guilford, CT, part of Guilford School District, serving approximately 278 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #162 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Melissa Jones School
What grades does Melissa Jones School serve?
Melissa Jones School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Melissa Jones School?
Melissa Jones School has an enrollment of approximately 278 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melissa Jones School?
The student-teacher ratio at Melissa Jones School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Melissa Jones School rank in CT?
Melissa Jones School ranks #162 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Melissa Jones School's MySchoolScout rating?
Melissa Jones School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Melissa Jones School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Melissa Jones School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Melissa Jones School a charter school?
No, Melissa Jones School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Melissa Jones School a Title I school?
No, Melissa Jones School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Melissa Jones School?
18.3% of students at Melissa Jones 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 278
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (203) 457-0773
- Area population (ZIP 06437)
- 22,037
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 50.7
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 06437; 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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