Easton School District

The Easton School District in Connecticut is home to two exceptional public schools that consistently rank among the top in the state: Samuel Staples Elementary School and Helen Keller Middle School. Both schools have earned 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger and demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with students consistently scoring well above state averages on standardized tests in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Samuel Staples Elementary School is ranked 29th out of 491 Connecticut elementary schools, with 64-73.5% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 60.4-86.7% proficient or better in Mathematics across grades 3-5. Helen Keller Middle School, on the other hand, is ranked 6th out of 249 Connecticut middle schools, with 80.4-85.4% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 79.8-90.1% proficient or better in Mathematics across grades 6-8.

The Easton School District appears to serve a relatively affluent community, with low percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients at both schools. This may contribute to the schools' strong academic performance, but also raises questions about the diversity and equity within the district. Nevertheless, the consistent high rankings, exceptional test scores, and significant funding per student suggest that the Easton School District is providing its students with a high-quality education that sets them up for success.