Very Good
#357 of 990 schools in CT
Top 36% in state
Tariffville School
Elementary School · Simsbury School District · Tariffville, CT
A Simsbury School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
42 Winthrop St., Tariffville, CT 06081
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tariffville School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (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
30.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Tariffville 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,125
Median home value
$270,300
Median rent
$1,213/mo
College educated
39.6%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06081; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Dudley Seymour SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 3–5 | 1.5 mi | 179 | Compare → |
| Ana Grace Academy of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–8 | 2.0 mi | 856 | Compare → |
| Squadron Line SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–6 | 2.0 mi | 703 | Compare → |
| St Mary's SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 2.5 mi | 150 | 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
- #7 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
Tariffville School is listed in Simsbury School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tariffville School
Tariffville School is a public elementary school in Tariffville, CT, part of Simsbury School District, serving approximately 263 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #357 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tariffville School
What grades does Tariffville School serve?
Tariffville School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Tariffville School?
Tariffville School has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tariffville School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tariffville School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tariffville School rank in CT?
Tariffville School ranks #357 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Tariffville School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tariffville School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Tariffville School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tariffville School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tariffville School a charter school?
No, Tariffville School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tariffville School a Title I school?
No, Tariffville School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tariffville School?
30.8% of students at Tariffville 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 263
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.9%
- Phone
- (860) 658-5825
- Area population (ZIP 06081)
- 1,607
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 06081; 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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