Below Average
#745 of 990 schools in CT
Toquam Magnet School
Elementary School · Stamford School District · Stamford, CT
A Stamford School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
123 Ridgewood Ave., Stamford, CT 06907
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Toquam Magnet School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 31% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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
62.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Toquam Magnet 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 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$104,526
Median home value
$555,900
Median rent
$2,302/mo
College educated
51.6%
Homeownership
63.5%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06907; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Grace Nursery School & KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Aspire Living & Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.7 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Julia A. Stark SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 611 | 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.
Stamford School District
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #17 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
Toquam Magnet School is listed in Stamford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Toquam Magnet School
Toquam Magnet School is a public elementary school in Stamford, CT, part of Stamford School District, serving approximately 549 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #745 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Toquam Magnet School
What grades does Toquam Magnet School serve?
Toquam Magnet School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Toquam Magnet School?
Toquam Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 549 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Toquam Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Toquam Magnet 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 Toquam Magnet School rank in CT?
Toquam Magnet School ranks #745 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Toquam Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
Toquam Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Toquam Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Toquam Magnet School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Toquam Magnet School a charter school?
No, Toquam Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Toquam Magnet School a Title I school?
No, Toquam Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Toquam Magnet School?
62.1% of students at Toquam Magnet 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
- 549
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 9
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (203) 977-4556
- Area population (ZIP 06907)
- 9,071
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 06907; 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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