Excellent
#217 of 990 schools in CT
Top 22% in state
William M. Strong Elementary School
Elementary School · Southington School District · Plantsville, CT
A Southington School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
820 Marion Ave., Plantsville, CT 06479
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William M. Strong Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 70% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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
28.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William M. Strong 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,462
Median home value
$334,900
Median rent
$1,858/mo
College educated
41.3%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06479; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaya A. Oshana Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| South End Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Southington Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 2.5 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Darcey SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–K | 2.6 mi | 145 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Southington School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #3 of 11
- District spending per student
- $21,370NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
William M. Strong Elementary School is listed in Southington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William M. Strong Elementary School
William M. Strong Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plantsville, CT, part of Southington School District, serving approximately 281 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #217 of 990 schools in CT.
State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William M. Strong Elementary School
What grades does William M. Strong Elementary School serve?
William M. Strong Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend William M. Strong Elementary School?
William M. Strong Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William M. Strong Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William M. Strong Elementary School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William M. Strong Elementary School rank in CT?
William M. Strong Elementary School ranks #217 of 990 schools in CT.
What is William M. Strong Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
William M. Strong Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 William M. Strong Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William M. Strong Elementary School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is William M. Strong Elementary School a charter school?
No, William M. Strong Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William M. Strong Elementary School a Title I school?
No, William M. Strong Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William M. Strong Elementary School?
28.1% of students at William M. Strong 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 281
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.9%
- Phone
- (860) 628-3314
- Area population (ZIP 06479)
- 10,192
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.4
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 06479; 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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