Excellent
#232 of 990 schools in CT
Top 23% in state
Totoket Valley Elementary School
Elementary School · North Branford School District · Northford, CT
A North Branford School District elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1388 Middletown Ave., Northford, CT 06472
- Math 58% proficient (2022)
- Reading 69% proficient (2022)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Totoket Valley Elementary School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 64% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Totoket Valley Elementary 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,333
Median home value
$371,800
Median rent
$1,541/mo
College educated
38%
Homeownership
88.2%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06472; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clintonville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| Pond Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 3–5 | 2.2 mi | 268 | Compare → |
| Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–8 | 2.2 mi | 550 | Compare → |
| Green Acres Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 422 | 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.
North Branford School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $26,491NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Totoket Valley Elementary School is listed in North Branford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Totoket Valley Elementary School
Totoket Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Northford, CT, part of North Branford School District, serving approximately 337 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #232 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Totoket Valley Elementary School
What grades does Totoket Valley Elementary School serve?
Totoket Valley Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Totoket Valley Elementary School?
Totoket Valley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 337 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Totoket Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Totoket Valley Elementary School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Totoket Valley Elementary School rank in CT?
Totoket Valley Elementary School ranks #232 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Totoket Valley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Totoket Valley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Totoket Valley Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Totoket Valley Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Totoket Valley Elementary School a charter school?
No, Totoket Valley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Totoket Valley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Totoket Valley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Totoket Valley Elementary School?
25.2% of students at Totoket Valley Elementary 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 337
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.0%
- Phone
- (203) 484-1455
- Area population (ZIP 06472)
- 6,414
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
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 06472; 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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