Excellent
#119 of 990 schools in CT
Top 12% in state
West District School
Elementary School · Farmington School District · Unionville, CT
A Farmington School District elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
114 West District Road, Unionville, CT 06085
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West District School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 70% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (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
17.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West District 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$144,808
Median home value
$395,400
Median rent
$1,269/mo
College educated
65.7%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06085; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Garda Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–4 | 1.6 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| Union SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–4 | 1.6 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Ivy Drive SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 372 | Compare → |
| Noah Wallace SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–4 | 2.8 mi | 337 | 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.
Farmington School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $23,734NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
West District School is listed in Farmington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West District School
West District School is a public elementary school in Unionville, CT, part of Farmington School District, serving approximately 375 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #119 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West District School
What grades does West District School serve?
West District School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend West District School?
West District School has an enrollment of approximately 375 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West District School?
The student-teacher ratio at West District School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West District School rank in CT?
West District School ranks #119 of 990 schools in CT.
What is West District School's MySchoolScout rating?
West District 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 West District School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West District School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West District School a charter school?
No, West District School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West District School a Title I school?
No, West District School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West District School?
17.9% of students at West District 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
- 375
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.6%
- Phone
- (860) 673-2579
- Area population (ZIP 06085)
- 7,521
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 06085; 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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