Summary:
The 06480 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The schools in this area generally perform well, with Portland High School and Gildersleeve School standing out as top performers in the state. The student population is predominantly white, with Hispanic students making up the next largest group. While the schools have varying levels of economic disadvantage, as indicated by free/reduced lunch rates, they maintain relatively small class sizes and above-average test scores compared to state averages.
Portland High School is the highest-ranked school in the area, ranking 58th out of 145 Connecticut high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts and Science proficiency, and has a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 23.79%. Gildersleeve School is also a standout, ranking 76th out of 497 Connecticut elementary schools and outperforming the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency for 3rd and 4th graders.
The Portland School District serves the 06480 zip code area, and the data suggests that while the district has some high-performing schools, there may be disparities in resource allocation and support for economically disadvantaged students. Further analysis could explore these areas to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the district.
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