Summary:
The 06073 zip code area is home to two high-performing elementary schools, Nayaug Elementary School and Hopewell School, both part of the Glastonbury School District. These schools consistently rank among the top 20% of Connecticut elementary schools, with Nayaug Elementary ranking 55th, 69th, and 70th, and Hopewell School ranking 77th, 79th, and 73rd over the past three school years. Both schools have maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating they are among the top-performing schools in the state.
Academically, Nayaug Elementary and Hopewell School outperform the Glastonbury School District and the state of Connecticut in the percentage of students proficient or better in SBAC English Language Arts, Mathematics, and NGSS Science assessments for grades 3-5. For example, in 5th grade SBAC English Language Arts, Nayaug Elementary had 75.3% proficiency, compared to 73.8% for the Glastonbury district and 51.4% for the state. The schools also have relatively low percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with Nayaug at 12.55% and Hopewell at 5.96%.
The similar per-student spending and student-teacher ratios between the two schools suggest that the Glastonbury School District is allocating resources equitably, ensuring that both schools have the necessary funding and staffing to support student learning. While Nayaug Elementary has a more diverse student population, with 26.45% of students identifying as non-White, compared to 36.81% at Hopewell School, both schools serve students from a variety of racial and ethnic backgrounds, reflecting the diversity of the local community.
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