Julia A. Stark School

Summary:

Julia A. Stark School is an elementary school in Stamford, Connecticut, serving 593 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Stamford School District, which is ranked 132 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The data reveals several areas of concern at Julia A. Stark School. The school consistently underperforms compared to the district and state in standardized test scores, with only 16.5% to 27.4% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts. Student subgroup performance also varies significantly, with the school's rankings for female, male, and low-income students in the bottom 20-30% of the state. Overall, Julia A. Stark School has a 1-star rating and ranks in the bottom 30-40% of Connecticut elementary schools, despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher-than-average spending per student.

When compared to nearby schools, Julia A. Stark School generally underperforms. For example, Newfield School and Stillmeadow School have higher standardized test scores and better overall rankings. The contrast is even starker when compared to nearby magnet and charter schools, such as Strawberry Hill an ext. of Rogers International and Stamford Charter School for Excellence, which consistently outperform Julia A. Stark School and the Stamford School District as a whole.


Detail:

Public K-5

 398 Glenbrook Rd.
       Stamford, CT  06906


(203) 977-4583

District: Stamford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
412th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,956 Help


Students who attend Julia A. Stark School usually attend:

Middle:    Dolan School
High:    Stamford High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  611

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.3%
White:
20.6%
African American:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.8% Help


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Compare Details Julia A. Stark School ranks worse than 82.9% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 11th 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 13.17. (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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.3%), White (20.6%), African American (8.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Julia A. Stark School is 12.2. 9 elementary schools in the Stamford School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Julia A. Stark School is $20,956. 8 elementary schools in the Stamford School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Julia A. Stark School:

SchoolDigger ranks Julia A. Stark School 412th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Julia A. Stark School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Julia A. Stark School

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Rank History for all students at Julia A. Stark School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 29.94 450th 570 21.1%
2007 27.02 459th 568 19.2%
2008 26.09 467th 565 17.3%
2009 28.80 456th 566 19.4%
2010 33.47 453rd 579 21.8%
2011 44.69 395th 565 30.1%
2012 45.61 394th 564 30.1%
2013 35.89 418th 557 25.0%
2015 31.93 394th 551 28.5%
2016 25.52 385th 518 25.7%
2017 30.84 361st 519 30.4%
2018 31.98 364th 532 31.6%
2019 29.06 372nd 522 28.7%
2021 39.41 309th 538 42.6%
2022 27.54 339th 490 30.8%
2023 23.73 349th 491 28.9%
2024 13.17 412th 497 17.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Julia A. Stark School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.98 117th 371 68.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Julia A. Stark School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.96 67th 302 77.8%
2022 29.23 56th 70 20.0%
2023 40.07 38th 72 47.2%
2024 10.69 70th 70 0.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Julia A. Stark School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.78 206th 259 20.5%
2019 26.33 188th 242 22.3%
2021 42.37 248th 455 45.5%
2022 23.59 188th 234 19.7%
2023 12.90 203rd 230 11.7%
2024 5.41 231st 237 2.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Julia A. Stark School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.83 190th 262 27.5%
2019 15.04 217th 247 12.1%
2021 28.18 307th 445 31.0%
2022 17.80 197th 232 15.1%
2023 11.68 208th 231 10.0%
2024 4.27 230th 233 1.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Julia A. Stark School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.39 51st 101 49.5%
2019 74.31 17th 112 84.8%
2021 81.60 17th 173 90.2%
2022 53.90 41st 99 58.6%
2023 41.91 57th 108 47.2%
2024 21.64 95th 111 14.4%
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Rank History for White students at Julia A. Stark School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.90 203rd 296 31.4%
2019 15.00 272nd 295 7.8%
2021 14.59 295th 327 9.8%
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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.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, January 29, 2018

Open Quote I can’t say enough wonderful things about this school. I have 2 children...one is in 7th and went through Julia A Stark and my 2nd is in 4th grade. Great experience all around. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Open Quote We have had a fantastic experience at Stark School with both our mainstream and special needs daughters. The teacher and administration are responsive, approachable and kind. There are amazing community events sponsored by the school that celebrate diversity and encourage family involvement. It is a wonderful place. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, April 27, 2017

Open Quote GREAT SCHOOL Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, November 4, 2016

Open Quote Stark School is truly a neighborhood. My child has excelled beyond my expectations! The teachers, administration and the entire staff are top notch! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Julia A. Stark School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 293 172 23 55 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1989 305 190 18 58 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1990 320 205 15 56 n/a n/a n/a 0 596
1991 321 218 14 57 0 n/a n/a 0 610
1992 298 191 9 51 0 n/a n/a 0 549
1993 308 237 7 78 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1994 277 218 12 70 0 n/a n/a 0 577
1995 270 219 17 114 0 n/a n/a 0 620
1996 270 219 17 114 0 n/a n/a 0 620
1997 225 215 20 123 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1998 239 201 25 125 0 n/a n/a 0 590
1999 257 221 29 135 0 n/a n/a 0 642
2000 235 226 26 151 0 n/a n/a 0 638
2001 224 237 33 163 0 n/a n/a 0 657
2002 207 234 37 182 0 n/a n/a -1 659
2003 207 234 37 182 0 n/a n/a -1 659
2004 185 234 40 202 0 n/a n/a 0 661
2005 177 220 40 200 0 n/a n/a 0 637
2006 190 235 44 241 0 n/a n/a 0 710
2007 154 182 40 216 0 n/a n/a 0 592
2008 156 171 41 233 0 n/a n/a 0 601
2009 145 173 36 242 0 n/a n/a 0 596
2010 148 129 43 238 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2011 125 117 45 235 0 0 10 0 532
2012 146 90 44 278 0 0 9 0 567
2013 170 106 46 280 0 1 9 0 612
2014 195 102 46 268 0 1 4 0 616
2015 203 102 42 251 1 1 3 0 603
2016 213 96 35 262 0 2 3 0 611
2017 198 80 34 279 0 2 8 0 601
2018 182 77 29 298 0 2 15 0 603
2019 195 86 18 279 0 1 21 0 600
2020 150 78 21 301 0 0 21 0 571
2021 146 62 23 318 0 0 25 0 574
2022 130 58 20 344 1 0 21 0 574
2023 131 50 15 376 0 0 21 0 593
2024 126 52 11 399 1 0 22 0 611

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 Julia A. Stark School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 543 42.0 12.9 n/a
1989 571 44.0 12.9 n/a
1990 596 46.0 12.9 n/a
1991 610 46.0 13.2 n/a
1992 549 39.9 13.7 24.4
1993 630 43.6 14.4 2.9
1994 577 41.2 14.0 37.4
1995 620 41.1 15.1 44.7
1996 620 41.1 15.1 44.7
1997 583 42.7 13.7 39.5
1998 590 38.8 15.2 26.9
1999 642 39.8 16.1 39.1
2000 638 49.0 13.0 51.4
2001 657 56.6 11.6 n/a
2002 659 48.4 13.6 49.2
2003 659 48.4 13.6 49.2
2004 661 46.8 14.1 60.7
2005 637 44.0 14.5 n/a
2006 710 46.0 15.4 49.4
2007 592 45.0 13.2 51.5
2008 601 49.0 12.3 53.4
2009 596 58.1 11.1 57.4
2010 558 48.4 11.5 48.7
2011 532 47.4 11.2 60
2012 567 44.2 12.8 56.3
2013 612 43.3 14.1 52
2014 616 46.1 13.3 47.4
2015 603 48.0 12.5 52.6
2016 611 48.0 12.7 51.9
2017 601 46.2 13.0 56.7
2018 603 47.0 12.8 55.2
2019 600 48.8 12.2 60.3
2020 571 47.5 12.0 67.1
2021 574 46.7 12.2 64.3
2022 574 45.2 12.6 64.6
2023 593 50.3 11.7 57.2
2024 611 49.9 12.2 58.8

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 Julia A. Stark School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 543 42.0 12.9 n/a
1989 571 44.0 12.9 n/a
1990 596 46.0 12.9 n/a
1991 610 46.0 13.2 n/a
1992 549 39.9 13.7 24.4
1993 630 43.6 14.4 2.9
1994 577 41.2 14.0 37.4
1995 620 41.1 15.1 44.7
1996 620 41.1 15.1 44.7
1997 583 42.7 13.7 39.5
1998 590 38.8 15.2 26.9
1999 642 39.8 16.1 39.1
2000 638 49.0 13.0 51.4
2001 657 56.6 11.6 n/a
2002 659 48.4 13.6 49.2
2003 659 48.4 13.6 49.2
2004 661 46.8 14.1 60.7
2005 637 44.0 14.5 n/a
2006 710 46.0 15.4 49.4
2007 592 45.0 13.2 51.5
2008 601 49.0 12.3 53.4
2009 596 58.1 11.1 57.4
2010 558 48.4 11.5 48.7
2011 532 47.4 11.2 60
2012 567 44.2 12.8 56.3
2013 612 43.3 14.1 52
2014 616 46.1 13.3 47.4
2015 603 48.0 12.5 52.6
2016 611 48.0 12.7 51.9
2017 601 46.2 13.0 56.7
2018 603 47.0 12.8 55.2
2019 600 48.8 12.2 60.3
2020 571 47.5 12.0 67.1
2021 574 46.7 12.2 64.3
2022 574 45.2 12.6 64.6
2023 593 50.3 11.7 57.2
2024 611 49.9 12.2 58.8

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 Julia A. Stark School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $16,665
2019 $17,531
2020 $18,190
2021 $18,210
2022 $19,758
2023 $20,956

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Julia A. Stark School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 372nd of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 349th of 491 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Julia A. Stark School)46.321.2
 25.1%
   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 (Julia A. Stark School)44.129.3
 14.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Stamford School District)51.838.5
 13.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Julia A. Stark School)4029.9
 10.1%
   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 (Julia A. Stark School)45.829
 16.8%
   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 (Julia A. Stark School)46.843.7
 3.1%
   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 (Julia A. Stark School)36.435.6
 0.8%
   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 Students600593
 1.2%
African American8650
 41.9%
American Indian00
Asian1815
 16.7%
Hispanic279376
 34.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White195131
 32.8%
Two or More Races2121
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.3%57.2%
 3.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Julia A. Stark School

Julia A. Stark School ranks in the bottom 17.1% of Connecticut elementary schools.

Students who attend Julia A. Stark School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dolan School
High : Stamford High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 611 students attended Julia A. Stark School.

Students at Julia A. Stark School are 65% Hispanic, 21% White, 9% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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