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#294 of 990 schools in CT

Top 30% in state

South End Elementary School

Elementary School · Southington School District · Plantsville, CT

A Southington School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

10 Maxwell-Noble Drive, Plantsville, CT 06479

  • Math 57% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$21,370
Chronic Absenteeism9.7%

Students at South End Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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

34%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where South End Elementary 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$111,462

Median home value

$334,900

Median rent

$1,858/mo

College educated

41.3%

Homeownership

84%

Poverty rate

8.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06479; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Zaya A. Oshana Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1K–51.6 mi254Compare →
Southington Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–81.8 mi93Compare →
Walter A. Derynoski Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–51.8 mi591Compare →
William M. Strong Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1K–52.1 mi281Compare →

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.

Southington School District

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#6 of 11
District spending per student
$21,370NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

South End Elementary School is listed in Southington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About South End Elementary School

South End Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plantsville, CT, part of Southington School District, serving approximately 247 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #294 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about South End Elementary School

What grades does South End Elementary School serve?

South End Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend South End Elementary School?

South End Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South End Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at South End Elementary School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South End Elementary School rank in CT?

South End Elementary School ranks #294 of 990 schools in CT.

What is South End Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

South End Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 South End Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South End Elementary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is South End Elementary School a charter school?

No, South End Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is South End Elementary School a Title I school?

No, South End Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South End Elementary School?

34.0% of students at South End Elementary 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
247
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Connecticut Planning Region 1
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.7%
Area population (ZIP 06479)
10,192
Area average commute
24.7 min
Area median age
46.4
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 06479; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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