Summary:
Newfield School is an elementary school in Stamford, Connecticut, serving 525 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. It is part of the Stamford School District, which is ranked 122 out of 151 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Newfield School has a diverse student population, with 54.48% Hispanic, 23.24% White, 13.71% African American, 4.95% Asian, and 3.43% two or more races.
Academically, Newfield School's performance is generally lower than the district and state averages. In 2022-2023, the school's 3rd-grade ELA proficiency rate was 41.1%, compared to 32.3% for the district and 45.5% for the state. Newfield School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Connecticut elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively well but White students and students with special needs ranking in the bottom 25-30% of schools statewide. Newfield School also has a high percentage of students (55.43%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.
Compared to nearby schools in the Stamford district, such as Strawberry Hill an ext. of Rogers International, Stillmeadow School, and Julia A. Stark School, Newfield School's performance is generally lower, with higher academic proficiency rates, better statewide rankings, and lower percentages of students receiving free/reduced lunch. While Newfield School's spending per student is higher than these nearby schools, its academic performance is still lagging, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the school's challenges. However, the school's diverse student population and pockets of strong performance in certain subgroups indicate that there may be opportunities for improvement with the right strategies and resources.
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Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Stamford School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
323rd of 492 Connecticut Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,641
Students who attend Newfield School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 11.5
Number of students: 525
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
54.5%
White:
23.2%
African American:
13.7%
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Asian:
5.0%
Two or more races:
3.4%
American Indian:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.4%
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