Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School

Summary:

Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school in Norwalk, Connecticut, serving 425 students in grades PK-5. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 6.12% White, 14.59% African American, 69.41% Hispanic, 7.06% Asian, and 2.82% two or more races.

Despite its unique marine science focus, Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School consistently underperforms compared to the Norwalk School District and the state of Connecticut on standardized tests. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics for grades 3-5 are significantly lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's performance varies greatly among different student subgroups, with female, male, and low socioeconomic status students ranking in the bottom 20% of Connecticut elementary schools.

When compared to nearby schools in the Norwalk area, such as Naramake Elementary School and Fox Run Elementary School, Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School is clearly underperforming. The school's performance has also been declining over the years, with proficiency rates in core subjects decreasing from the 2020-2021 school year to the 2023-2024 school year. However, the school's relatively stronger performance on the NGSS/Science assessment for 5th-grade students suggests that there may be opportunities for improvement in certain subject areas.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 75 Van Buren Avenue
       Norwalk, CT  06850


(203) 899-2870

District: Norwalk School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
426th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools


Students who attend Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy
High:    Brien McMahon High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  425

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
69.4%
African American:
14.6%
Asian:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.2% Help


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Compare Details Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School ranks worse than 85.7% of elementary schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School 426th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Norwalk School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Norwalk School District 127th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 27.28 460th 570 19.3%
2007 24.96 464th 568 18.3%
2008 24.47 470th 565 16.8%
2009 46.68 394th 566 30.4%
2010 44.91 404th 579 30.2%
2011 58.02 312th 565 44.8%
2012 62.48 291st 564 48.4%
2013 63.15 279th 557 49.9%
2015 42.87 334th 551 39.4%
2016 32.79 341st 518 34.2%
2017 33.77 349th 519 32.8%
2018 41.59 312th 532 41.4%
2019 30.57 362nd 522 30.7%
2021 27.93 380th 538 29.4%
2022 18.81 371st 490 24.3%
2023 14.37 398th 491 18.9%
2024 11.13 426th 497 14.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.36 5th 6 16.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.11 180th 371 51.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.07 109th 302 63.9%
2024 22.10 59th 70 15.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.72 205th 259 20.8%
2019 22.78 199th 242 17.8%
2021 33.76 289th 455 36.5%
2023 5.79 223rd 230 3.0%
2024 5.02 234th 237 1.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.89 169th 262 35.5%
2019 24.80 196th 247 20.6%
2021 18.87 354th 445 20.4%
2023 10.42 213th 231 7.8%
2024 5.26 228th 233 2.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.05 11th 101 89.1%
2019 73.20 18th 112 83.9%
2021 60.65 55th 173 68.2%
2022 50.92 47th 99 52.5%
2023 41.49 59th 108 45.4%
2024 25.99 88th 111 20.7%
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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.

Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, September 1, 2016

Open Quote Excellent school, no complaints about it. Very science focused- Lots of programmes and collaborations from various companies - eg GE science classes. My 2 kids had a good time here. Lots of field trips/ activities to places like maritime, stepping stones etc. Very good teachers, they have been very patient with the kids. It was blue ribbon winning school 2015-16 and a US bronze health winner this year 2016. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 215 98 9 39 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1989 223 106 12 38 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1990 211 113 7 63 n/a n/a n/a 0 394
1991 213 106 5 68 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1992 170 104 24 66 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1993 166 118 22 80 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1994 163 109 33 72 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1995 180 90 48 76 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1996 180 90 48 76 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1997 176 103 34 83 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1998 167 125 39 100 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1999 144 146 36 97 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2000 140 135 39 114 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2001 111 139 38 135 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2002 100 132 34 175 1 n/a n/a 0 442
2003 100 132 34 175 1 n/a n/a 0 442
2004 102 109 26 165 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2005 96 115 33 176 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2006 101 115 35 214 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2007 94 111 40 196 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2008 94 129 44 223 4 n/a n/a 0 494
2009 85 124 44 261 4 n/a n/a 0 518
2010 96 130 56 253 4 n/a n/a 0 539
2011 91 127 62 276 3 0 2 0 561
2012 86 123 68 298 2 0 7 0 584
2013 88 113 62 305 2 0 9 0 579
2014 79 90 67 329 1 0 15 0 581
2015 86 96 69 323 0 0 14 0 588
2016 81 92 61 354 1 0 22 0 611
2017 94 79 66 333 1 0 21 0 594
2018 73 82 61 320 1 0 20 0 557
2019 46 77 55 319 1 1 16 0 515
2020 32 67 53 331 3 0 18 0 504
2021 26 77 41 284 1 0 16 0 445
2022 25 61 27 298 1 0 15 0 427
2023 26 62 30 295 0 0 12 0 425

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 Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 361 23.0 15.6 n/a
1989 379 25.5 14.8 n/a
1990 394 22.5 17.5 n/a
1991 392 25.0 15.6 n/a
1992 364 25.7 14.1 21.2
1993 386 25.2 15.3 2.6
1994 377 24.6 15.3 37.4
1995 394 22.8 17.3 32
1996 394 22.8 17.3 32
1997 396 26.5 14.9 31.3
1998 431 26.0 16.6 31.3
1999 423 25.9 16.3 41.6
2000 428 25.4 16.9 40.2
2001 423 31.4 13.5 n/a
2002 442 30.0 14.7 54.3
2003 442 30.0 14.7 54.3
2004 402 28.7 14.0 51
2005 420 26.8 15.7 n/a
2006 465 30.4 15.3 53.1
2007 441 30.9 14.3 43.8
2008 494 32.8 15.1 43.3
2009 518 39.2 14.9 47.5
2010 539 33.5 16.0 53.6
2011 561 37.6 14.8 62.7
2012 584 41.9 13.9 62.8
2013 579 38.9 14.8 63.6
2014 581 37.9 15.2 68.7
2015 588 35.0 16.8 52.9
2016 611 38.0 16.0 62.5
2017 594 33.0 18.0 63.6
2018 557 32.8 16.9 61.2
2019 515 37.0 13.9 75.1
2020 504 37.3 13.4 75.2
2021 445 29.1 15.2 78.4
2022 427 32.0 13.3 74
2023 425 35.0 12.1 65.2

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 Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 361 23.0 15.6 n/a
1989 379 25.5 14.8 n/a
1990 394 22.5 17.5 n/a
1991 392 25.0 15.6 n/a
1992 364 25.7 14.1 21.2
1993 386 25.2 15.3 2.6
1994 377 24.6 15.3 37.4
1995 394 22.8 17.3 32
1996 394 22.8 17.3 32
1997 396 26.5 14.9 31.3
1998 431 26.0 16.6 31.3
1999 423 25.9 16.3 41.6
2000 428 25.4 16.9 40.2
2001 423 31.4 13.5 n/a
2002 442 30.0 14.7 54.3
2003 442 30.0 14.7 54.3
2004 402 28.7 14.0 51
2005 420 26.8 15.7 n/a
2006 465 30.4 15.3 53.1
2007 441 30.9 14.3 43.8
2008 494 32.8 15.1 43.3
2009 518 39.2 14.9 47.5
2010 539 33.5 16.0 53.6
2011 561 37.6 14.8 62.7
2012 584 41.9 13.9 62.8
2013 579 38.9 14.8 63.6
2014 581 37.9 15.2 68.7
2015 588 35.0 16.8 52.9
2016 611 38.0 16.0 62.5
2017 594 33.0 18.0 63.6
2018 557 32.8 16.9 61.2
2019 515 37.0 13.9 75.1
2020 504 37.3 13.4 75.2
2021 445 29.1 15.2 78.4
2022 427 32.0 13.3 74
2023 425 35.0 12.1 65.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $15,937
2019 $17,428
2020 $16,804
2021 $19,330
2022 $22,079
2023 $23,420

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 362nd of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 398th of 491 Elementary schools
 11.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School)40.217.6
 22.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Norwalk School District)45.832.6
 13.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School)35.926.2
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Norwalk School District)46.839.9
 6.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School)47.924.1
 23.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Norwalk School District)48.936.3
 12.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School)5021.7
 28.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Norwalk School District)46.637.5
 9.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School)51.534.2
 17.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Norwalk School District)52.843.7
 9.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School)36.931.5
 5.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Norwalk School District)41.230.9
 10.3%
   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 Students515425
 17.5%
African American7762
 19.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian5530
 45.5%
Hispanic319295
 7.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White4626
 43.5%
Two or More Races1612
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.1%65.2%
 10%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 425 students attended Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School.

Students who attend Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy
High : Brien McMahon High School

Students at Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School are 69% Hispanic, 15% African American, 7% Asian, 6% White, 3% Two or more races.

Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School ranks in the bottom 14.3% of Connecticut elementary schools.


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