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#835 of 990 schools in CT

Wexler/grant Community School

Elementary School · New Haven School District · New Haven, CT

A New Haven School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

55 Foote St., New Haven, CT 06511

  • Math 4% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 14% proficient (2022)
  • 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency9% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)8% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$23,603
Chronic Absenteeism55.8%

Students at Wexler/grant Community School score 9% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 8%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency4%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency14%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 9% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
43%
2010
Math
51%
ELA
48%
2011
Math
54%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
23%
2016
Math
7%
ELA
21%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
26%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
26%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
4%
ELA
14%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

93.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Wexler/grant Community 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 80Very Walkable
  • Transit 58Good Transit
  • Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
  • City Safety: High4,132/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Haven), 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

$56,300

Median home value

$313,400

Median rent

$1,534/mo

College educated

47.9%

Homeownership

20.1%

Poverty rate

25.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06511; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Highville Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.5PK–120.4 mi504Compare →
Amistad AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.2K–120.6 mi1,125Compare →
Celentano Biotech Health and Medical Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–80.6 mi362Compare →
Atlas at Neighborhood Music SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated7–90.7 mi16Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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.

New Haven School District

Schools in district
37
Rank in district
#18 of 37
District spending per student
$23,603NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wexler/grant Community School is listed in New Haven School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wexler/grant Community School

Wexler/grant Community School is a public elementary school in New Haven, CT, part of New Haven School District, serving approximately 217 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #835 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wexler/grant Community School

What grades does Wexler/grant Community School serve?

Wexler/grant Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Wexler/grant Community School?

Wexler/grant Community School has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wexler/grant Community School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wexler/grant Community School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wexler/grant Community School rank in CT?

Wexler/grant Community School ranks #835 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Wexler/grant Community School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wexler/grant Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Wexler/grant Community School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wexler/grant Community School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Wexler/grant Community School a charter school?

No, Wexler/grant Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wexler/grant Community School a Title I school?

No, Wexler/grant Community School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wexler/grant Community School?

93.5% of students at Wexler/grant Community 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 – 8th
Enrollment
217
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Connecticut Planning Region 7
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
55.8%
Area population (ZIP 06511)
54,744
Area average commute
20.1 min
Area median age
29.6
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 06511; 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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