Below Average
#876 of 990 schools in CT
Tracey Magnet School
Elementary School · Norwalk School District · Norwalk, CT
A Norwalk School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
20 Camp Street, Norwalk, CT 06851
- Math 23% proficient (2022)
- Reading 31% proficient (2022)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tracey Magnet School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (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
61.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tracey 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 84Very Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,589/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norwalk), 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
$106,978
Median home value
$565,100
Median rent
$2,009/mo
College educated
44%
Homeownership
60.1%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06851; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Academy Dba Regina Pacis AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Marine Science Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 465 | Compare → |
| Kendall College & Career AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Norwalk Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK | 1.1 mi | 150 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Norwalk School District
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #20 of 22
- District spending per student
- $26,673NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tracey Magnet School is listed in Norwalk School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tracey Magnet School
Tracey Magnet School is a public elementary school in Norwalk, CT, part of Norwalk School District, serving approximately 464 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #876 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tracey Magnet School
What grades does Tracey Magnet School serve?
Tracey Magnet School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Tracey Magnet School?
Tracey Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tracey Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tracey Magnet School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tracey Magnet School rank in CT?
Tracey Magnet School ranks #876 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Tracey Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tracey Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Tracey Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tracey Magnet School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tracey Magnet School a charter school?
No, Tracey Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tracey Magnet School a Title I school?
No, Tracey Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tracey Magnet School?
61.9% of students at Tracey 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 464
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 9
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (203) 899-2960
- Area population (ZIP 06851)
- 28,591
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 06851; 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
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