Toquam Magnet School

Summary:

Toquam Magnet School is an elementary school in Stamford, Connecticut, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With a diverse student population, the school consistently underperforms compared to the Stamford School District and the state of Connecticut in academic measures.

Toquam Magnet School's academic performance is significantly lower than nearby schools like Davenport Ridge School, Stillmeadow School, and Rogers International School. The school ranks in the bottom quarter of Connecticut elementary schools, with particularly low performance for female students, male students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Despite its magnet school status, Toquam does not appear to be outperforming its non-magnet counterparts within the Stamford School District.

Interestingly, Toquam Magnet School is located in close proximity to the high-performing Holmes Elementary School, which is part of the Darien School District. This stark contrast highlights the educational disparities within the Stamford area and the need for a more equitable distribution of resources and opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 123 Ridgewood Ave.
       Stamford, CT  06907


(203) 977-4556

District: Stamford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
421st of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,015 Help


Students who attend Toquam Magnet School usually attend:

Middle:    Rippowam Middle School
High:    Stamford High School
    Westhill High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.2 Help
Number of students:  533

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
69.8%
White:
11.4%
African American:
9.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Toquam Magnet School ranks worse than 84.7% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 12th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Stamford School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Toquam Magnet School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Stamford School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Toquam Magnet School is $22,015. 6 elementary schools in the Stamford School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Toquam Magnet School:

SchoolDigger ranks Toquam Magnet School 421st of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Toquam Magnet School in the ranking list.)

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Stamford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Stamford School District 132nd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Toquam Magnet School

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Rank History for all students at Toquam Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 54.46 339th 570 40.5%
2007 59.10 310th 568 45.4%
2008 60.43 307th 565 45.7%
2009 55.52 338th 566 40.3%
2010 53.13 355th 579 38.7%
2011 51.98 357th 565 36.8%
2012 52.65 352nd 564 37.6%
2013 49.08 357th 557 35.9%
2015 36.02 379th 551 31.2%
2016 31.60 346th 518 33.2%
2017 33.57 350th 519 32.6%
2018 34.38 353rd 532 33.6%
2019 28.27 375th 522 28.2%
2021 29.33 368th 538 31.6%
2022 21.53 359th 490 26.7%
2023 16.07 385th 491 21.6%
2024 12.00 421st 497 15.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Toquam Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.30 13th 34 61.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Toquam Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.45 201st 371 45.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Toquam Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.84 114th 302 62.3%
2022 34.18 50th 70 28.6%
2023 24.68 56th 72 22.2%
2024 12.17 68th 70 2.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Toquam Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.95 202nd 259 22.0%
2019 16.45 210th 242 13.2%
2021 29.26 310th 455 31.9%
2022 21.29 192nd 234 17.9%
2023 7.84 216th 230 6.1%
2024 6.09 228th 237 3.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Toquam Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.44 205th 262 21.8%
2019 21.63 203rd 247 17.8%
2021 23.60 333rd 445 25.2%
2022 13.46 209th 232 9.9%
2023 8.82 216th 231 6.5%
2024 6.76 222nd 233 4.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Toquam Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.36 29th 101 71.3%
2019 54.95 40th 112 64.3%
2021 52.43 69th 173 60.1%
2022 42.49 58th 99 41.4%
2023 31.01 81st 108 25.0%
2024 18.66 99th 111 10.8%
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Rank History for White students at Toquam Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 14.68 294th 327 10.1%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Toquam Magnet School Test Scores
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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, July 6, 2013

Open Quote The entire faculty and staff care deeply about the kids. The curriculum is challenging and creative. The parents, faculty, and staff foster a strong sense of community within the school and within the community at large. Teachers welcome parent volunteers who can enhance the curriculum with their own expertise. Active and involved PTO with enough events to cater to everyone's taste. Overall CMT scores belie the true excellence of Toquam. My kids have gotten a great education there. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Toquam Magnet School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 160 131 16 56 1 n/a n/a 0 364
1993 222 137 24 29 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1994 236 151 27 40 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1995 257 181 41 56 1 n/a n/a 0 536
1996 257 181 41 56 1 n/a n/a 0 536
1997 267 183 39 66 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1998 266 183 38 81 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1999 225 182 27 79 0 n/a n/a 0 513
2000 211 185 21 65 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2001 212 168 21 64 1 n/a n/a 0 466
2002 199 145 25 76 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2003 199 145 25 76 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2004 190 153 27 88 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2005 178 144 31 95 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2006 212 153 39 110 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2007 186 123 34 110 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2008 191 106 38 118 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2009 182 115 47 143 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2010 204 122 69 186 1 n/a n/a 0 582
2011 192 125 76 227 1 0 2 0 623
2012 172 133 77 261 2 0 2 0 647
2013 172 117 78 307 1 1 4 0 680
2014 156 108 69 341 1 1 7 0 683
2015 148 115 75 364 0 1 7 0 710
2016 134 99 94 365 1 2 11 0 706
2017 116 92 78 376 1 2 13 0 678
2018 107 95 64 362 1 3 16 0 648
2019 131 79 58 341 2 2 24 0 637
2020 113 76 40 409 2 2 24 0 666
2021 88 61 34 394 1 2 24 0 604
2022 71 58 27 391 1 1 21 0 570
2023 61 53 31 372 1 1 14 0 533

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Toquam Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 364 27.2 13.3 14.3
1993 412 31.8 13.0 1.5
1994 454 33.5 13.6 17
1995 536 35.5 15.1 19
1996 536 35.5 15.1 19
1997 555 37.8 14.7 15.3
1998 568 41.4 13.7 18.1
1999 513 39.1 13.1 30.2
2000 482 37.1 13.0 28.6
2001 466 42.1 11.1 n/a
2002 445 39.1 11.4 36.9
2003 445 39.1 11.4 36.9
2004 458 37.8 12.1 40.8
2005 448 32.0 14.0 n/a
2006 514 32.0 16.1 37.4
2007 453 33.8 13.4 34.9
2008 453 39.8 11.4 33.1
2009 487 39.7 13.8 43.3
2010 582 41.3 14.0 36.3
2011 623 44.8 13.9 52.5
2012 647 44.3 14.6 54.7
2013 680 47.3 14.3 58.4
2014 683 50.4 13.5 57.8
2015 710 54.0 13.1 63.7
2016 706 52.0 13.5 64
2017 678 52.1 13.0 64.3
2018 648 51.0 12.7 65.7
2019 637 53.2 11.9 69.7
2020 666 54.2 12.2 73.3
2021 604 60.6 9.9 74.2
2022 570 47.2 12.0 67.7
2023 533 52.2 10.2 65.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Toquam Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 364 27.2 13.3 14.3
1993 412 31.8 13.0 1.5
1994 454 33.5 13.6 17
1995 536 35.5 15.1 19
1996 536 35.5 15.1 19
1997 555 37.8 14.7 15.3
1998 568 41.4 13.7 18.1
1999 513 39.1 13.1 30.2
2000 482 37.1 13.0 28.6
2001 466 42.1 11.1 n/a
2002 445 39.1 11.4 36.9
2003 445 39.1 11.4 36.9
2004 458 37.8 12.1 40.8
2005 448 32.0 14.0 n/a
2006 514 32.0 16.1 37.4
2007 453 33.8 13.4 34.9
2008 453 39.8 11.4 33.1
2009 487 39.7 13.8 43.3
2010 582 41.3 14.0 36.3
2011 623 44.8 13.9 52.5
2012 647 44.3 14.6 54.7
2013 680 47.3 14.3 58.4
2014 683 50.4 13.5 57.8
2015 710 54.0 13.1 63.7
2016 706 52.0 13.5 64
2017 678 52.1 13.0 64.3
2018 648 51.0 12.7 65.7
2019 637 53.2 11.9 69.7
2020 666 54.2 12.2 73.3
2021 604 60.6 9.9 74.2
2022 570 47.2 12.0 67.7
2023 533 52.2 10.2 65.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Toquam Magnet School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $17,352
2019 $17,891
2020 $17,592
2021 $19,470
2022 $20,676
2023 $22,015

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Toquam Magnet School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 375th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 385th of 491 Elementary schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Toquam Magnet School)45.721.6
 24.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stamford School District)48.932.3
 16.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Toquam Magnet School)46.835.1
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Stamford School District)51.838.5
 13.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Toquam Magnet School)37.324
 13.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Stamford School District)46.939.7
 7.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Toquam Magnet School)42.424
 18.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Stamford School District)48.241.1
 7.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Toquam Magnet School)44.134
 10.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Stamford School District)50.443.6
 6.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Toquam Magnet School)40.226.8
 13.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Stamford School District)43.737.1
 6.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students637533
 16.3%
African American7953
 32.9%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian5831
 46.6%
Hispanic341372
 9.1%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White13161
 53.4%
Two or More Races2414
 41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.7%65.9%
 3.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Toquam Magnet School

In the 2022-23 school year, 533 students attended Toquam Magnet School.

Students who attend Toquam Magnet School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rippowam Middle School
High : Stamford High School
High : Westhill High School

Students at Toquam Magnet School are 70% Hispanic, 11% White, 10% African American, 6% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Toquam Magnet School ranks in the bottom 15.3% of Connecticut elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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