Excellent
#99 of 990 schools in CT
Top 10% in state
Based on limited data
Moses Y. Beach School
Elementary School · Wallingford School District · Wallingford, CT
A Wallingford School District elementary school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
340 North Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492
- Math 87% proficient (2009)
- Reading 77% proficient (2009)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Moses Y. Beach School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Moses Y. Beach 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average471/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wallingford), 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
$101,757
Median home value
$328,400
Median rent
$1,346/mo
College educated
39%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06492; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| High Road School of Wallingford-hsPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| B.e.s.t. AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Benhaven SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | 2–12 | 1.2 mi | 40 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Wallingford School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #3 of 12
- District spending per student
- $26,268NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Moses Y. Beach School is listed in Wallingford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Moses Y. Beach School
Moses Y. Beach School is a public elementary school in Wallingford, CT, part of Wallingford School District, serving approximately 329 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #99 of 990 schools in CT.
State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts). Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Moses Y. Beach School
What grades does Moses Y. Beach School serve?
Moses Y. Beach School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Moses Y. Beach School?
Moses Y. Beach School has an enrollment of approximately 329 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moses Y. Beach School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moses Y. Beach School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Moses Y. Beach School rank in CT?
Moses Y. Beach School ranks #99 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Moses Y. Beach School's MySchoolScout rating?
Moses Y. Beach School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Moses Y. Beach School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Moses Y. Beach School has 87% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Is Moses Y. Beach School a charter school?
No, Moses Y. Beach School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Moses Y. Beach School a Title I school?
No, Moses Y. Beach School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Moses Y. Beach School?
36.5% of students at Moses Y. Beach 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 329
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (203) 294-3940
- Area population (ZIP 06492)
- 44,099
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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.
- 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 06492; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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