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#416 of 990 schools in CT
Top 42% in state
Side by Side Charter School
Elementary School · Side by Side Charter School District · Norwalk, CT
A charter elementary school in Norwalk, CT where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10 Chestnut St., Norwalk, CT 06854
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Side by Side Charter School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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
57.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Side by Side Charter 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 88Very Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,589/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norwalk), 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
$86,399
Median home value
$453,400
Median rent
$1,898/mo
College educated
35.9%
Homeownership
46.5%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06854; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Norwalk Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Brookside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 398 | Compare → |
| Marvin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 402 | Compare → |
| Anchor Academy Dba Regina Pacis AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 80 | 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.
Side by Side Charter School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,614NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Side by Side Charter School is listed in Side By Side Charter School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Side by Side Charter School
Side by Side Charter School is a public elementary school in Norwalk, CT, part of Side by Side Charter School District, serving approximately 236 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #416 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Side by Side Charter School
What grades does Side by Side Charter School serve?
Side by Side Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Side by Side Charter School?
Side by Side Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Side by Side Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Side by Side Charter School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Side by Side Charter School rank in CT?
Side by Side Charter School ranks #416 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Side by Side Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Side by Side Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Side by Side Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Side by Side Charter School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Side by Side Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Side by Side Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Side by Side Charter School a Title I school?
No, Side by Side Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Side by Side Charter School?
57.2% of students at Side by Side Charter 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
- 236
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 9
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (203) 857-0306
- Area population (ZIP 06854)
- 31,753
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 06854; 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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