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#414 of 990 schools in CT
Top 42% in state
Savin Rock Community School
Elementary School · West Haven School District · West Haven, CT
A West Haven School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
50 Park St., West Haven, CT 06516
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Savin Rock Community School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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
70.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Savin Rock Community 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,343/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West 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
$73,566
Median home value
$265,200
Median rent
$1,389/mo
College educated
29%
Homeownership
51.1%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06516; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lawrence SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 157 | Compare → |
| Edith E. Mackrille SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–4 | 1.4 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Washington SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–4 | 2.1 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Truman SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 462 | 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.
West Haven School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $21,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Savin Rock Community School is listed in West Haven School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Savin Rock Community School
Savin Rock Community School is a public elementary school in West Haven, CT, part of West Haven School District, serving approximately 484 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #414 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Savin Rock Community School
What grades does Savin Rock Community School serve?
Savin Rock Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Savin Rock Community School?
Savin Rock Community School has an enrollment of approximately 484 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Savin Rock Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Savin Rock Community School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Savin Rock Community School rank in CT?
Savin Rock Community School ranks #414 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Savin Rock Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Savin Rock Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Savin Rock Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Savin Rock Community School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Savin Rock Community School a charter school?
No, Savin Rock Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Savin Rock Community School a Title I school?
No, Savin Rock Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Savin Rock Community School?
70.9% of students at Savin Rock Community 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
- 484
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (203) 931-6850
- Area population (ZIP 06516)
- 55,147
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 06516; 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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