Excellent
#203 of 990 schools in CT
Top 20% in state
Roaring Brook School
Elementary School · Avon School District · Avon, CT
An Avon School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
30 Old Wheeler Ln., Avon, CT 06001
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Roaring Brook School score 72% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 72% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (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
10%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Roaring Brook 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 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average651/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Avon), 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
$151,033
Median home value
$456,900
Median rent
$1,774/mo
College educated
71.7%
Homeownership
82.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06001; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Grove SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–4 | 2.2 mi | 667 | Compare → |
| Union SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–4 | 2.4 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| The Webb School in the ValleyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 2.5 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Farmington Valley Academy MontessoriPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 3.3 mi | 55 | 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.
Avon School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $24,368NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Roaring Brook School is listed in Avon School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Roaring Brook School
Roaring Brook School is a public elementary school in Avon, CT, part of Avon School District, serving approximately 472 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #203 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Roaring Brook School
What grades does Roaring Brook School serve?
Roaring Brook School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Roaring Brook School?
Roaring Brook School has an enrollment of approximately 472 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roaring Brook School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roaring Brook School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Roaring Brook School rank in CT?
Roaring Brook School ranks #203 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Roaring Brook School's MySchoolScout rating?
Roaring Brook School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Roaring Brook School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Roaring Brook School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Roaring Brook School a charter school?
No, Roaring Brook School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Roaring Brook School a Title I school?
No, Roaring Brook School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roaring Brook School?
10.0% of students at Roaring Brook 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 472
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (860) 404-4810
- Area population (ZIP 06001)
- 19,157
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
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 06001; 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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