Serving 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Stamford Charter School For Excellence ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stamford Charter School For Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Stamford Charter School For Excellence's student population of 505 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
505 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stamford Charter School For Excellence ranks within the top 20% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stamford Charter School For Excellence is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#175 out of 940 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
32%
5%
Hispanic
21%
29%
Black
41%
13%
White
3%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stamford Charter School For Excellence's ranking?
Stamford Charter School For Excellence is ranked #175 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Stamford Charter School For Excellence often compared to?
Stamford Charter School For Excellenceis often viewed alongside schools like Strawberry Hill An Ext. Of Rogers International, Rogers International School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Stamford Charter School For Excellence?
505 students attend Stamford Charter School For Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Stamford Charter School For Excellence students are Black, 32% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stamford Charter School For Excellence?
Stamford Charter School For Excellence has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Stamford Charter School For Excellence offer ?
Stamford Charter School For Excellence offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Stamford Charter School For Excellence part of?
Stamford Charter School For Excellence is part of Stamford Charter School For Excellence School District.
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