Very Good
#251 of 990 schools in CT
Top 25% in state
Squadron Line School
Elementary School · Simsbury School District · Simsbury, CT
A Simsbury School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
44 Squadron Line Rd., Simsbury, CT 06070
- Math 69% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Squadron Line School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 72% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (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 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Squadron Line 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average593/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Simsbury), 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
$159,797
Median home value
$414,400
Median rent
$1,967/mo
College educated
69.4%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06070; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| St Mary's SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| Tariffville SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–6 | 2.0 mi | 263 | Compare → |
| R. Dudley Seymour SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 3–5 | 2.9 mi | 179 | 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.
Simsbury School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $23,865NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Squadron Line School is listed in Simsbury School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Squadron Line School
Squadron Line School is a public elementary school in Simsbury, CT, part of Simsbury School District, serving approximately 703 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #251 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Squadron Line School
What grades does Squadron Line School serve?
Squadron Line School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Squadron Line School?
Squadron Line School has an enrollment of approximately 703 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Squadron Line School?
The student-teacher ratio at Squadron Line School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Squadron Line School rank in CT?
Squadron Line School ranks #251 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Squadron Line School's MySchoolScout rating?
Squadron Line School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Squadron Line School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Squadron Line School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Squadron Line School a charter school?
No, Squadron Line School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Squadron Line School a Title I school?
No, Squadron Line School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Squadron Line School?
10.4% of students at Squadron Line 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 703
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.4%
- Phone
- (860) 658-2251
- Area population (ZIP 06070)
- 15,353
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 06070; 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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