Edgewood School

737 Edgewood Ave.
New Haven, CT 06515
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 401 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Edgewood School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Edgewood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Edgewood School's student population of 401 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
401 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Edgewood School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgewood School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#751 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Edgewood School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Edgewood School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Edgewood School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Edgewood School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
20%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Edgewood School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
46%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Edgewood School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
22%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Edgewood School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Edgewood School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Edgewood School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Edgewood School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edgewood School's ranking?
Edgewood School is ranked #751 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Edgewood School?
401 students attend Edgewood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Edgewood School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgewood School?
Edgewood School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Edgewood School offer ?
Edgewood School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Edgewood School part of?
Edgewood School is part of New Haven School District.
In what neighborhood is Edgewood School located?
Edgewood School is located in the Westville neighborhood of New Haven, CT.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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