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Best Schools in 06482, CT
06482, CT has 10 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,739 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in 06482 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 06482, CT
The top high schools in 06482, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newtown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newtown School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1325 Students
2. Pomperaug Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 15 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1039 Students
Best Middle Schools in 06482, CT
The top middle schools in 06482, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Reed Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newtown School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 577 Students
2. Rochambeau Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 15 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 384 Students
3. Newtown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newtown School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 607 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 06482, CT
The top elementary schools in 06482, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hawley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newtown School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 286 Students
2. Sandy Hook Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newtown School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 365 Students
3. Gainfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 15 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 351 Students
4. Pomperaug School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 15 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students
5. Middle Gate Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newtown School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 390 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 06482, CT
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
06482, CT has a total population of 10,617 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 57% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 06482, 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 06482, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 06482, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 06482, 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 06482, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 06482, CT
How many schools are in 06482, CT?
06482, CT has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,739 students in total.
How do schools in 06482 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 06482 score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in 06482 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 06482?
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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- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations