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Best Schools in 06470, CT
06470, CT has 7 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,643 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in 06470 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 06470, CT
The top high schools in 06470, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newtown High School
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Actual Test Scores
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Newtown School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1325 Students
Best Middle Schools in 06470, CT
The top middle schools in 06470, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Reed Intermediate School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newtown School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 577 Students
2. Newtown Middle School
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Newtown School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 607 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 06470, CT
The top elementary schools in 06470, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Head O'meadow Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newtown School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 327 Students
2. Hawley Elementary School
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Newtown School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 286 Students
3. Middle Gate Elementary School
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Newtown School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 390 Students
4. Housatonic Valley Waldorf School
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Housatonic Valley Waldorf School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 131 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 06470, CT
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
06470, CT has a total population of 16,441 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 06470, CT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 06470, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 06470, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 06470, CT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 06470, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 06470, CT
How many schools are in 06470, CT?
06470, CT has 7 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,643 students in total.
How do schools in 06470 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 06470 score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in 06470 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 06470?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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