Summary:
Stamford School District in Connecticut has 13 elementary schools serving grades K-5, with two schools extending through grade 8, and the district overall ranks 129th out of 153 districts statewide.
The standout school by far is Strawberry Hill an ext. of Rogers International, which ranks 252nd of 491 schools (49th percentile) — the best in the district — and has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 7.1%. It also achieves above-state-average proficiency in several middle grades, including 70.6% in 7th grade ELA. Its sister school, Rogers International School, is the second-strongest performer at 46th percentile, with similarly low absenteeism. In contrast, several schools struggle significantly: Toquam Magnet School is the lowest ranked at 437th, and its 4th grade ELA proficiency is just 8.1%; K. T. Murphy School and Julia A. Stark School sit near the bottom as well.
Spending does not predict success — Newfield School spends the most at $20,170 per student but ranks in the bottom third, while Strawberry Hill spends the least and achieves the best results. Chronic absenteeism aligns closely with low performance: the three worst-attending schools are all among the four lowest-ranked. Poverty matters but isn't destiny — Northeast School has the lowest free/reduced lunch rate (40.4%) yet only ranks 340th, while Strawberry Hill has a higher poverty rate but far better outcomes. Grade-level scores also swing dramatically year to year, suggesting cohort effects or inconsistent instruction. Parents should look beyond any single metric and consider attendance, middle-grade performance, and program fit when choosing a school.
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