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#496 of 990 schools in CT

Top 50% in state

Stillmeadow School

Elementary School · Stamford School District · Stamford, CT

A Stamford School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

800 Stillwater Rd., Stamford, CT 06902

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 46% proficient (2022)
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$26,034
Chronic Absenteeism20.7%

Students at Stillmeadow School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency46%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 44% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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

53.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Stillmeadow 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Transit 37Some Transit
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,386/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Pinnacle SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7private3–120.9 mi69Compare →
Westover SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4K–50.9 mi521Compare →
Hart SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2K–51.0 mi598Compare →
Stamford Charter School for ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified5.0PK–81.3 mi540Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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 School District

Schools in district
21
Rank in district
#7 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

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

About Stillmeadow School

Stillmeadow School is a public elementary school in Stamford, CT, part of Stamford School District, serving approximately 604 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #496 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stillmeadow School

What grades does Stillmeadow School serve?

Stillmeadow School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Stillmeadow School?

Stillmeadow School has an enrollment of approximately 604 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stillmeadow School?

The student-teacher ratio at Stillmeadow 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 Stillmeadow School rank in CT?

Stillmeadow School ranks #496 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Stillmeadow School's MySchoolScout rating?

Stillmeadow School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Stillmeadow School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stillmeadow School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Stillmeadow School a charter school?

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

Is Stillmeadow School a Title I school?

No, Stillmeadow School is not currently a Title I school.

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

53.5% of students at Stillmeadow 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
604
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Connecticut Planning Region 9
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.7%
Area population (ZIP 06902)
72,915
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
37.3
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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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