Excellent
#57 of 990 schools in CT
Top 6% in state
Thomas W. Mahan School
Elementary School · Norwich School District · Norwich, CT
A Norwich School District elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
94 Salem Tpke., Norwich, CT 06360
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas W. Mahan School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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
71.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Thomas W. Mahan 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
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,469/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norwich), 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
$65,848
Median home value
$233,500
Median rent
$1,207/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
55.4%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06360; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncas Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 242 | Compare → |
| John B. Stanton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| Montessori Discovery SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 39 | 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.
Norwich School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $31,068NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas W. Mahan School is listed in Norwich School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas W. Mahan School
Thomas W. Mahan School is a public elementary school in Norwich, CT, part of Norwich School District, serving approximately 255 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #57 of 990 schools in CT.
State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas W. Mahan School
What grades does Thomas W. Mahan School serve?
Thomas W. Mahan School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Thomas W. Mahan School?
Thomas W. Mahan School has an enrollment of approximately 255 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas W. Mahan School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas W. Mahan School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas W. Mahan School rank in CT?
Thomas W. Mahan School ranks #57 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Thomas W. Mahan School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas W. Mahan School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Thomas W. Mahan School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas W. Mahan School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Thomas W. Mahan School a charter school?
No, Thomas W. Mahan School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas W. Mahan School a Title I school?
No, Thomas W. Mahan School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas W. Mahan School?
71.4% of students at Thomas W. Mahan 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 255
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 8
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (860) 823-4205
- Area population (ZIP 06360)
- 37,527
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 06360; 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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