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#132 of 990 schools in CT

Top 13% in state

Tashua School

Elementary School · Trumbull School District · Trumbull, CT

A Trumbull School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

401 Stonehouse Rd., Trumbull, CT 06611

  • Math 78% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2022)
  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency78% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency78% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)71% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$22,567
Chronic Absenteeism3.6%

Students at Tashua School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency78%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 78% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
100%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
83%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
88%
ELA
83%
2018
Math
90%
ELA
84%
2019
Math
90%
ELA
84%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
79%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
79%
2022
Math
78%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (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

11.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Tashua 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,385/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Trumbull), 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

$163,227

Median home value

$495,300

Median rent

$2,292/mo

College educated

59.5%

Homeownership

89%

Poverty rate

6.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06611; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jane Ryan SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9K–51.6 mi463Compare →
Daniels Farm SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.7K–52.3 mi514Compare →
Middlebrook SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5K–52.4 mi481Compare →
Monroe Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–52.6 mi407Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Trumbull School District

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#2 of 9
District spending per student
$22,567NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Tashua School

Tashua School is a public elementary school in Trumbull, CT, part of Trumbull School District, serving approximately 419 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #132 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tashua School

What grades does Tashua School serve?

Tashua School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Tashua School?

Tashua School has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tashua School?

The student-teacher ratio at Tashua School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tashua School rank in CT?

Tashua School ranks #132 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Tashua School's MySchoolScout rating?

Tashua School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Tashua School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tashua School has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Tashua School a charter school?

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

Is Tashua School a Title I school?

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

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

11.5% of students at Tashua 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
419
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Connecticut Planning Region 2
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
3.6%
Area population (ZIP 06611)
36,928
Area average commute
33.4 min
Area median age
41.9
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 06611; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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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