Excellent
#163 of 990 schools in CT
Top 16% in state
Peck Place School
Elementary School · Orange School District · Orange, CT
An Orange School District elementary school serving grades 1st – 6th.
500 Peck Ln., Orange, CT 06477
- Math 61% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Peck Place School score 66% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 66% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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
15.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Peck Place 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,547/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orange), 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
$145,625
Median home value
$466,800
Median rent
$2,016/mo
College educated
59.1%
Homeownership
88.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06477; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milestones Behavioral ServicesPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| Hope AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 3–12 | 1.9 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Turkey Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 1–6 | 1.9 mi | 306 | Compare → |
| The Foundation School OrangePrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 2.0 mi | 26 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Orange School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $22,678NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Peck Place School is listed in Orange School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Peck Place School
Peck Place School is a public elementary school in Orange, CT, part of Orange School District, serving approximately 366 students in grades 1st-6th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #163 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Peck Place School
What grades does Peck Place School serve?
Peck Place School serves students in grades 1st through 6th.
How many students attend Peck Place School?
Peck Place School has an enrollment of approximately 366 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peck Place School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peck Place 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 Peck Place School rank in CT?
Peck Place School ranks #163 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Peck Place School's MySchoolScout rating?
Peck Place 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 Peck Place School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Peck Place School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Peck Place School a charter school?
No, Peck Place School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Peck Place School a Title I school?
No, Peck Place School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Peck Place School?
15.6% of students at Peck Place 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
- 1st – 6th
- Enrollment
- 366
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.6%
- Phone
- (203) 891-8034
- Area population (ZIP 06477)
- 14,251
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 06477; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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