Serving 569 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ross/woodward 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 9% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ross/woodward School's student population of 569 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
569 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Ross/woodward School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ross/woodward School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#867 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
51%
31%
Black
31%
12%
White
9%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New Haven School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ross/woodward School's ranking?
Ross/woodward School is ranked #867 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Ross/woodward School often compared to?
Ross/woodward Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deer Run School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Ross/woodward School?
569 students attend Ross/woodward School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Ross/woodward School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ross/woodward School?
Ross/woodward School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ross/woodward School offer ?
Ross/woodward School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ross/woodward School part of?
Ross/woodward School is part of New Haven School District.
In what neighborhood is Ross/woodward School located?
Ross/woodward School is located in the Quinnipiac Meadows neighborhood of New Haven, CT. There are 1 other public schools located in Quinnipiac Meadows.
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