Wallingford School District

The Wallingford School District in Connecticut consists of 12 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, serving a diverse student population. The district as a whole is ranked 100 out of 158 school districts in the state and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out for their exceptional academic performance. Mary G. Fritz Elementary School of Yalesville and Rock Hill School consistently outperform the district and state averages on standardized tests, with a high percentage of students meeting proficiency standards in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. These schools also have relatively low percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a more affluent student population. At the high school level, Lyman Hall High School and Mark T. Sheehan High School are the top-performing schools in the district, ranking in the top half of Connecticut high schools.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance between the schools in the Wallingford School District. The lower-performing elementary and middle schools, such as Parker Farms School, Pond Hill School, Dag Hammarskjold Middle School, and James H. Moran Middle School, struggle to meet proficiency standards. This disparity appears to be linked to socioeconomic factors, as the schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tend to have lower academic performance. The data also suggests that adequate resources and smaller class sizes may contribute to the success of the higher-performing schools in the district.