Excellent
#32 of 990 schools in CT
Top 3% in state
West Vine Street School
Elementary School · Stonington School District · Pawcatuck, CT
A Stonington School District elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
17 West Vine St., Pawcatuck, CT 06379
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Vine Street School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 13 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where West Vine Street 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,352
Median home value
$364,700
Median rent
$1,183/mo
College educated
41.3%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06379; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 157 | Compare → |
| Springbrook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–4 | 1.2 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| Westerly Inclusion Preschool PEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK | 1.2 mi | 79 | 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.
Stonington School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $26,209NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Vine Street School is listed in Stonington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Vine Street School
West Vine Street School is a public elementary school in Pawcatuck, CT, part of Stonington School District, serving approximately 348 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #32 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Vine Street School
What grades does West Vine Street School serve?
West Vine Street School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend West Vine Street School?
West Vine Street School has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Vine Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Vine Street School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Vine Street School rank in CT?
West Vine Street School ranks #32 of 990 schools in CT.
What is West Vine Street School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Vine Street School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Vine Street School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Vine Street School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is West Vine Street School a charter school?
No, West Vine Street School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Vine Street School a Title I school?
No, West Vine Street School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Vine Street School?
44.0% of students at West Vine Street 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
- 348
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 8
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (860) 599-5832
- Area population (ZIP 06379)
- 9,003
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 06379; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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