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#727 of 990 schools in CT
Stamford Charter School for Excellence
Elementary School · Stamford Charter School for Excellence District · Stamford, CT
A charter elementary school in Stamford, CT where students score 41 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1 Schuyler Ave., Stamford, CT 06902
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 78% proficient (2022)
- 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stamford Charter School for Excellence score 78% 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 15 points since 2019, to 78% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stamford Charter School for Excellence 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 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 72Excellent Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- 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
$92,527
Median home value
$515,000
Median rent
$2,139/mo
College educated
43.6%
Homeownership
40.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06902; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hart SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 598 | Compare → |
| Westover SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 521 | Compare → |
| Waterside SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers InternationalEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 797 | 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.
Stamford Charter School for Excellence District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,048NCES 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.
Stamford Charter School for Excellence is listed in Stamford Charter School for Excellence District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stamford Charter School for Excellence
Stamford Charter School for Excellence is a public elementary school in Stamford, CT, part of Stamford Charter School for Excellence District, serving approximately 540 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #727 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stamford Charter School for Excellence
What grades does Stamford Charter School for Excellence serve?
Stamford Charter School for Excellence serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Stamford Charter School for Excellence?
Stamford Charter School for Excellence has an enrollment of approximately 540 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stamford Charter School for Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Stamford Charter School for Excellence is 24.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stamford Charter School for Excellence rank in CT?
Stamford Charter School for Excellence ranks #727 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Stamford Charter School for Excellence's MySchoolScout rating?
Stamford Charter School for Excellence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Stamford Charter School for Excellence?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stamford Charter School for Excellence has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Stamford Charter School for Excellence a charter school?
Yes, Stamford Charter School for Excellence is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Stamford Charter School for Excellence a Title I school?
No, Stamford Charter School for Excellence is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stamford Charter School for Excellence?
56.9% of students at Stamford Charter School for Excellence 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
- 540
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 9
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.7%
- Phone
- (203) 989-0000
- Area population (ZIP 06902)
- 72,915
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 06902; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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