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#963 of 990 schools in CT
Sayles School
Elementary School · Sprague School District · Baltic, CT
A Sprague School District elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
25 Scotland Road, Baltic, CT 06330
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sayles School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 60 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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
56.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sayles 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,857
Median home value
$266,200
Median rent
$1,262/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06330; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Franklin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 2.1 mi | 191 | Compare → |
| Moriarty Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 461 | Compare → |
| Lisbon Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–8 | 3.9 mi | 434 | 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.
Sprague School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $22,122NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sayles School is listed in Sprague School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sayles School
Sayles School is a public elementary school in Baltic, CT, part of Sprague School District, serving approximately 284 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #963 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sayles School
What grades does Sayles School serve?
Sayles School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Sayles School?
Sayles School has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sayles School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sayles School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sayles School rank in CT?
Sayles School ranks #963 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Sayles School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sayles School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Sayles School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sayles School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sayles School a charter school?
No, Sayles School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sayles School a Title I school?
No, Sayles School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sayles School?
56.3% of students at Sayles 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
- 284
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 8
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (860) 822-8264
- Area population (ZIP 06330)
- 3,311
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 06330; 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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