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#882 of 990 schools in CT
Museum Academy
Elementary School · Capitol Region Education Council · Bloomfield, CT
A Capitol Region Education Council elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11 Turkey Hill Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Museum Academy score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 33 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Museum Academy 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,415/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bloomfield), 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
$97,436
Median home value
$269,000
Median rent
$1,681/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
70.5%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06002; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Literacy AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | PK–2 | 1.1 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Metacomet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 3–4 | 1.2 mi | 196 | Compare → |
| Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK | 1.2 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Academy of Aerospace and Engineering ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 582 | 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.
Capitol Region Education Council
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #10 of 15
- District spending per student
- $29,950NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Museum Academy is listed in Capitol Region Education Council; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Museum Academy
Museum Academy is a public elementary school in Bloomfield, CT, part of Capitol Region Education Council, serving approximately 508 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #882 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Museum Academy
What grades does Museum Academy serve?
Museum Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Museum Academy?
Museum Academy has an enrollment of approximately 508 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Museum Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Museum Academy is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Museum Academy rank in CT?
Museum Academy ranks #882 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Museum Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Museum Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Museum Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Museum Academy has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Museum Academy a charter school?
No, Museum Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Museum Academy a Title I school?
No, Museum Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Museum Academy?
60.2% of students at Museum Academy 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
- 508
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (860) 231-7800
- Area population (ZIP 06002)
- 21,547
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 47.1
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 06002; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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