Danbury School District

The Danbury School District in Connecticut consists of 18 schools, including 14 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school, serving a diverse student population. While the district as a whole is ranked 142nd out of 158 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating, a few standout schools within the district are worth highlighting.

Westside Middle School Academy is the highest-performing school in the district, ranking 119th out of 250 Connecticut middle schools and earning 3 out of 5 stars. It boasts significantly higher test scores than the district and state averages across English Language Arts, Math, and Science. Another high-performing school is Great Plain School, an elementary school that ranks 192nd out of 497 Connecticut elementary schools and has exceptional test scores, with 68.1% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA and 74.5% proficient or better in Math. The Western CT Academy of International Studies Elementary Magnet school also stands out as a high-performing magnet school with a diverse student population.

In contrast, the district faces significant challenges, with wide disparities in performance between its highest- and lowest-performing schools. Some schools, such as Park Avenue School and Ellsworth Avenue School, struggle, with less than 30% of students proficient or better in ELA and Math. The high free and reduced lunch rates across the Danbury School District also indicate that many students are coming from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which can present additional challenges for schools and students.