Needs Improvement
#958 of 990 schools in CT
Ross/woodward School
Elementary School · New Haven School District · New Haven, CT
A New Haven School District elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
185 Barnes Ave., New Haven, CT 06513
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 20% proficient (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ross/woodward School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 13% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (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
79.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ross/woodward 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 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,132/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Haven), 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
$46,520
Median home value
$226,600
Median rent
$1,208/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
38.2%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06513; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
New Haven School District
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #33 of 37
- District spending per student
- $23,603NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ross/woodward School is listed in New Haven School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ross/woodward School
Ross/woodward School is a public elementary school in New Haven, CT, part of New Haven School District, serving approximately 569 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #958 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ross/woodward School
What grades does Ross/woodward School serve?
Ross/woodward School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ross/woodward School?
Ross/woodward School has an enrollment of approximately 569 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ross/woodward School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ross/woodward School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ross/woodward School rank in CT?
Ross/woodward School ranks #958 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Ross/woodward School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ross/woodward School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Ross/woodward School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ross/woodward School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ross/woodward School a charter school?
No, Ross/woodward School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ross/woodward School a Title I school?
No, Ross/woodward School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ross/woodward School?
79.6% of students at Ross/woodward 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 569
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.3%
- Phone
- (475) 220-3100
- Area population (ZIP 06513)
- 38,343
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 06513; 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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