Summary:
The 06907 zip code of Stamford, Connecticut is home to two elementary schools: Springdale School and Toquam Magnet School, both part of the Stamford School District. Based on the available data, these schools appear to be underperforming compared to state and district averages on various academic metrics.
Both Springdale School and Toquam Magnet School are ranked in the bottom half of Connecticut elementary schools, with Springdale School ranked 352nd out of 493 schools and Toquam Magnet School ranked 432nd out of 493 schools for the 2024-2025 school year. Additionally, both schools have a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating they are among the lowest-performing schools in the state. Proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics for these schools are significantly lower than the Stamford School District and Connecticut state averages, with chronic absenteeism rates also high at 17.7% for the 2023-2024 school year.
Socioeconomic factors may play a role in the schools' performance, as Springdale School has a 53.79% free and reduced lunch rate, and Toquam Magnet School has a 62.11% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high proportion of students from low-income families. Spending per student is also relatively high at both schools, with Springdale School spending $16,897 per student and Toquam Magnet School spending $17,891 per student in the 2018-2019 school year. Overall, the data suggests that the schools in the 06907 zip code face significant challenges in terms of academic performance and student outcomes, which may require a multifaceted approach to address the underlying issues.
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