Alma E. Pagels School

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Alma E. Pagels School ranks 230 th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Alma E. Pagels School is an elementary school in West Haven, Connecticut, serving 371 students in grades PK-4. The school is part of the West Haven School District, which is ranked 124 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alma E. Pagels School stands out for its diverse student population, with 70.08% of students identifying as non-white, which is higher than nearby schools like Peck Place School and Calf Pen Meadow School. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by SBAC proficiency rates, is generally lower than the state average and nearby schools, with 3rd grade ELA and Math proficiency rates of 39.6% and 56.3%, respectively, compared to state averages of 45.9% and 51.3%. Additionally, Alma E. Pagels School has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.8% to 54.97% over the past three years, significantly higher than the nearby schools.

Despite these challenges, Alma E. Pagels School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.5 to 11.9 over the past three years, which is lower than most of the nearby schools. Additionally, the school's performance on certain subgroups, such as female students and special education students, is relatively stronger compared to the overall school performance. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, suggesting that its performance has not kept pace with other schools in the state. With targeted interventions and support, the school may be able to improve its overall academic outcomes and better serve its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

26 Benham Hill Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516

(203) 931-6840

District: West Haven School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
230^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,561

Students who attend Alma E. Pagels School usually attend:

Middle:	Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
	Harry M. Bailey Middle School
High:	West Haven High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 371

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

30.7%

White:

29.9%

African American:

24.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alma E. Pagels School ranks better than 53.7% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 2^nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the West Haven School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.51. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Alma E. Pagels School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (30.7%), White (29.9%), African American (24.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alma E. Pagels School is 10.3, which is the 2^nd best among 5 elementary schools in the West Haven School District. (See more...)

Compare Alma E. Pagels School employs 35.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alma E. Pagels School is $20,561, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the West Haven School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Alma E. Pagels School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

West Haven School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Haven School District 124^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Alma E. Pagels School

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Rank History for all students at Alma E. Pagels School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	53.91	343^rd	570	39.8%
2007	45.64	390^th	568	31.3%
2008	47.21	375^th	565	33.6%
2009	52.12	361^st	566	36.2%
2010	57.08	331^st	579	42.8%
2011	44.61	396^th	565	29.9%
2012	44.96	397^th	564	29.6%
2013	58.32	303^rd	557	45.6%
2015	42.46	340^th	551	38.3%
2016	57.83	231^st	518	55.4%
2018	52.69	265^th	532	50.2%
2019	35.06	341^st	522	34.7%
2021	38.27	317^th	538	41.1%
2022	31.22	319^th	490	34.9%
2023	32.87	317^th	491	35.4%
2024	54.51	230^th	497	53.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Alma E. Pagels School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	54.07	154^th	371	58.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alma E. Pagels School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	41.91	35^th	60	41.7%
2021	61.91	90^th	302	70.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Alma E. Pagels School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	33.48	290^th	455	36.3%
2023	12.99	202^nd	230	12.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Alma E. Pagels School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	34.10	271^st	445	39.1%
2023	31.68	162^nd	231	29.9%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut State 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.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Alma E. Pagels School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	289	52	5	11	0	n/a	n/a	357
1989	274	42	2	8	1	n/a	n/a	327
1990	261	48	5	14	n/a	n/a	n/a	328
1991	275	44	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	334
1992	289	54	6	12	0	n/a	n/a	361
1993	300	53	6	15	0	n/a	n/a	374
1994	285	60	6	17	0	n/a	n/a	368
1995	275	70	9	18	2	n/a	n/a	374
1996	275	70	9	18	2	n/a	n/a	374
1997	252	70	9	23	2	n/a	n/a	356
1998	194	79	9	22	3	n/a	n/a	307
1999	186	81	14	32	3	n/a	n/a	316
2000	198	93	7	46	1	n/a	n/a	345
2001	189	85	9	43	1	n/a	n/a	327
2002	217	108	13	73	0	n/a	n/a	411
2003	217	108	13	73	0	n/a	n/a	411
2004	223	107	14	61	0	n/a	n/a	405
2005	236	89	14	55	1	n/a	n/a	395
2006	255	89	20	56	0	n/a	n/a	420
2007	215	88	17	47	1	n/a	n/a	368
2008	213	73	20	49	1	n/a	n/a	356
2009	208	72	26	48	1	n/a	n/a	355
2010	213	77	27	50	0	n/a	n/a	367
2011	177	92	29	82	1	0	20	401
2012	175	85	19	65	1	0	15	360
2013	192	78	20	61	1	0	18	370
2014	179	82	23	66	0	0	15	365
2015	157	85	21	71	0	0	9	343
2016	166	75	13	82	0	0	4	340
2017	143	82	8	94	1	0	4	332
2018	148	84	11	85	1	0	6	335
2019	143	82	24	98	1	0	12	360
2020	128	89	29	103	1	0	17	367
2021	114	88	34	105	0	0	21	362
2022	124	86	28	102	0	0	21	361
2023	111	91	31	114	0	1	23	371

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 Alma E. Pagels School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	357	20.0	17.8	n/a
1989	327	19.0	17.2	n/a
1990	328	19.0	17.2	n/a
1991	334	19.0	17.5	n/a
1992	361	22.1	16.3	23.3
1993	374	19.0	19.7	2.1
1994	368	21.5	17.1	28
1995	374	21.9	17.1	32.4
1996	374	21.9	17.1	32.4
1997	356	23.2	15.3	19.9
1998	307	22.7	13.5	24.1
1999	316	25.5	12.4	35.4
2000	345	25.5	13.5	42
2001	327	24.5	13.3	n/a
2002	411	29.3	14.0	38
2003	411	29.3	14.0	38
2004	405	30.6	13.2	39.3
2005	395	24.9	15.9	n/a
2006	420	25.0	16.8	22.1
2007	368	25.8	14.3	26.1
2008	356	29.6	12.0	31.2
2009	355	31.6	13.6	35.2
2010	367	31.1	11.8	31.1
2011	401	35.0	11.4	43.4
2012	360	31.3	11.5	43.9
2013	370	30.2	12.2	38.6
2014	365	32.2	11.3	46.6
2015	343	28.0	12.2	46.6
2016	340	29.0	11.7	47.1
2017	332	29.5	11.2	56.9
2018	335	30.0	11.1	54
2019	360	31.3	11.5	51.7
2020	367	30.8	11.9	55.9
2021	362	30.3	11.9	55
2022	361	33.3	10.8	51.8
2023	371	35.8	10.3	53.4

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 Alma E. Pagels School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	357	20.0	17.8	n/a
1989	327	19.0	17.2	n/a
1990	328	19.0	17.2	n/a
1991	334	19.0	17.5	n/a
1992	361	22.1	16.3	23.3
1993	374	19.0	19.7	2.1
1994	368	21.5	17.1	28
1995	374	21.9	17.1	32.4
1996	374	21.9	17.1	32.4
1997	356	23.2	15.3	19.9
1998	307	22.7	13.5	24.1
1999	316	25.5	12.4	35.4
2000	345	25.5	13.5	42
2001	327	24.5	13.3	n/a
2002	411	29.3	14.0	38
2003	411	29.3	14.0	38
2004	405	30.6	13.2	39.3
2005	395	24.9	15.9	n/a
2006	420	25.0	16.8	22.1
2007	368	25.8	14.3	26.1
2008	356	29.6	12.0	31.2
2009	355	31.6	13.6	35.2
2010	367	31.1	11.8	31.1
2011	401	35.0	11.4	43.4
2012	360	31.3	11.5	43.9
2013	370	30.2	12.2	38.6
2014	365	32.2	11.3	46.6
2015	343	28.0	12.2	46.6
2016	340	29.0	11.7	47.1
2017	332	29.5	11.2	56.9
2018	335	30.0	11.1	54
2019	360	31.3	11.5	51.7
2020	367	30.8	11.9	55.9
2021	362	30.3	11.9	55
2022	361	33.3	10.8	51.8
2023	371	35.8	10.3	53.4

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 Alma E. Pagels School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$18,172
2019	$17,795
2020	$18,156
2021	$19,161
2022	$19,273
2023	$20,561

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alma E. Pagels School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 341^st of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 317^th of 491 Elementary schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alma E. Pagels School)	38.5	31.5	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Haven School District)	45.5	35.3	10.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alma E. Pagels School)	36.9	38.9	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Haven School District)	46.5	40.9	5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alma E. Pagels School)	69.8	49.2	20.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Haven School District)	50.8	39.1	11.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	360	371	3.1%
African American	82	91	11%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	24	31	29.2%
Hispanic	98	114	16.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	143	111	22.4%
Two or More Races	12	23	91.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.7%	53.4%	1.7%

Schools Near Alma E. Pagels School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)				SBAC Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	Total
Alma E. Pagels School	Public	PK, KG-4	26 Benham Hill Rd.	West Haven	06516	New Haven County	West Haven School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 931-6840	371	36	10.3	53.4%	111 (29.9%)	91 (24.5%)	114 (30.7%)	31 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (6.2%)	54.5	230^th of 497 public elementary schools	53.7%		32.9	317^th of 491 public elementary schools	35.4%	87		39.6				56.3	54.0			$20,561
Seth G. Haley School	Public	PK, KG-4	148 South St.	West Haven	06516	New Haven County	West Haven School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 931-6810	383	40	9.5	49.9%	152 (39.7%)	86 (22.5%)	104 (27.2%)	18 (4.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.7%)	26.6	345^th of 497 public elementary schools	30.6%		36.1	294^th of 491 public elementary schools	40.1%	51		27.9	41.4			45.9	34.3			$18,574
Live Oaks School	Public	PK, KG-5	575 Merwin Ave.	Milford	06460	New Haven County	Milford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 783-3564	287	26	11.2	25.1%	201 (70.0%)	12 (4.2%)	27 (9.4%)	29 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.3%)	49.8	249^th of 497 public elementary schools	49.9%		34.6	302^nd of 491 public elementary schools	38.5%	53				42.4		71.0		42.4		$23,813
Edith E. Mackrille School	Public	PK, KG-4	806 Jones Hill Rd.	West Haven	06516	New Haven County	West Haven School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 931-6820	301	27	11.1	53.2%	105 (34.9%)	67 (22.3%)	97 (32.2%)	17 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.0%)	70.6	167^th of 497 public elementary schools	66.4%		91.2	26^th of 491 public elementary schools	94.7%	141		53.6	67.3			69.6				$17,666
Orchard Hills School	Public	PK, KG-5	185 Marino Dr.	Milford	06460	New Haven County	Milford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 783-3566	347	30	11.5	21.6%	262 (75.5%)	12 (3.5%)	41 (11.8%)	11 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.1%)	30.3	324^th of 497 public elementary schools	34.8%		42.5	272^nd of 491 public elementary schools	44.6%	52	51.3	35.3	40.0				32.7	33.3		$22,633
Savin Rock Community School	Public	PK, KG-4	50 Park St.	West Haven	06516	New Haven County	West Haven School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 931-6850	478	42	11.3	63.8%	111 (23.2%)	117 (24.5%)	193 (40.4%)	26 (5.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.1%)	26.3	347^th of 497 public elementary schools	30.2%		26.9	337^th of 491 public elementary schools	31.4%	10		35.6	34.1			43.3	36.5			$17,916
Peck Place School	Public	1-6	500 Peck Ln.	Orange	06477	New Haven County	Orange School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 891-8034	358	30	11.9	12.8%	248 (69.3%)	6 (1.7%)	25 (7.0%)	57 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (5.9%)	80.5	109^th of 497 public elementary schools	78.1%		78.8	122^nd of 491 public elementary schools	75.2%	13	75.5	65.5	70.8	75.5	66.7	72.4	64.6	60.4	71.4	$19,557
Washington School	Public	PK, KG-4	255 Meloy Road	West Haven	06516	New Haven County	West Haven School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 931-6880	372	33	11.3	71.8%	87 (23.4%)	54 (14.5%)	179 (48.1%)	27 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.7%)								(n/a)			47.9			34.8				$17,818
Calf Pen Meadow School	Public	K-5	395 Welch's Point Rd.	Milford	06460	New Haven County	Milford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 783-3521	265	26	10.1	23.0%	202 (76.2%)	6 (2.3%)	42 (15.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.9%)	71	164^th of 497 public elementary schools	67.0%		61.3	204^th of 491 public elementary schools	58.5%	40		61.5	60.0			71.2	60.0			$24,247
Mary L. Tracy School	Public	PK-K	650 School House Lane	Orange	06477	New Haven County	Orange School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 891-8028	221	15	15.0	6.8%	178 (80.5%)	4 (1.8%)	12 (5.4%)	19 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.6%)								(n/a)										$17,881

Frequently Asked Questions about Alma E. Pagels School

How many students attend Alma E. Pagels School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 371 students attended Alma E. Pagels School.

Is Alma E. Pagels School a good school?

Alma E. Pagels School ranks 230^th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Alma E. Pagels School?

Students at Alma E. Pagels School are 31% Hispanic, 30% White, 25% African American, 8% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Alma E. Pagels School in?

West Haven School District

What schools do graduates of Alma E. Pagels School attend?

Students who attend Alma E. Pagels School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
Middle : Harry M. Bailey Middle School
High : West Haven High School

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