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Scofield Middle School

Middle School · Stamford School District · Stamford, CT

A Stamford School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

641 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford, CT 06903

  • Math 41% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
District spending per student$26,034
Chronic Absenteeism12.1%

Students at Scofield Middle School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency41%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
91%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

47.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Scofield Middle 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,386/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stamford), 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

$203,438

Median home value

$893,900

Median rent

$2,899/mo

College educated

70.4%

Homeownership

92.5%

Poverty rate

3.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06903; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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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.

Stamford School District

Schools in district
21
Rank in district
#9 of 21
District spending per student
$26,034NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Scofield Middle School is listed in Stamford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Scofield Middle School

Scofield Middle School is a public middle school in Stamford, CT, part of Stamford School District, serving approximately 612 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #511 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Scofield Middle School

What grades does Scofield Middle School serve?

Scofield Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Scofield Middle School?

Scofield Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 612 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Scofield Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Scofield Middle School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Scofield Middle School rank in CT?

Scofield Middle School ranks #511 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Scofield Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Scofield Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Scofield Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Scofield Middle School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Scofield Middle School a charter school?

No, Scofield Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Scofield Middle School a Title I school?

No, Scofield Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scofield Middle School?

47.1% of students at Scofield Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
612
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Connecticut Planning Region 9
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.1%
Area population (ZIP 06903)
13,630
Area average commute
39.2 min
Area median age
50.8
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 06903; 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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