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Best Public Schools in Branford, CT


Summary:

The city of Branford, Connecticut is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The schools in this district display a mix of high-performing and average-performing institutions, with some standout elementary schools and a high school that has seen declining performance in recent years.

The top-performing schools in Branford are the elementary institutions, particularly John B. Sliney School and Mary R. Tisko School. These schools boast consistently high test scores, with 3rd-grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math well above the district and state averages. In contrast, Branford High School has seen its statewide ranking drop from 44th to 83rd out of 200 Connecticut high schools in recent years, suggesting a potential decline in performance.

Overall, the Branford School District is ranked 80th out of 158 districts in the state and rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating a middling performance compared to other districts in Connecticut. The district also displays notable socioeconomic disparities, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 19.6% at Mary R. Tisko School to 43.72% at Mary T. Murphy School.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.




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