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Best Schools in 06516, CT
06516, CT has 20 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 11 elementary) serving 11,536 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in 06516 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 06516, CT
The top high schools in 06516, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Joseph A. Foran High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 765 Students
2. Engineering - Science University Magnet School
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New Haven School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 598 Students
3. James Hillhouse High School
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New Haven School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1139 Students
4. West Haven High School
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West Haven School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1780 Students
5. Sound School
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New Haven School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 343 Students
Best Middle Schools in 06516, CT
The top middle schools in 06516, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Shore Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 382 Students
2. Harry M. Bailey Middle School
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West Haven School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 861 Students
3. Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
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West Haven School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 876 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 06516, CT
The top elementary schools in 06516, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edith E. Mackrille School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Haven School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 301 Students
2. Live Oaks School
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Milford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 287 Students
3. Alma E. Pagels School
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West Haven School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 371 Students
4. Seth G. Haley School
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West Haven School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 383 Students
5. Nathan Hale School
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New Haven School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 530 Students
6. Savin Rock Community School
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West Haven School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 478 Students
7. Washington School
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West Haven School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 372 Students
8. Forest School
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West Haven School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 410 Students
9. Barnard Environmental Magnet School
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New Haven School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 467 Students
10. Truman School
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New Haven School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 483 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 06516, CT
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
06516, CT has a total population of 55,634 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 06516, 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 06516, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 06516, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 06516, 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 06516, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 06516, CT
How many schools are in 06516, CT?
06516, CT has 20 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 11,536 students in total.
How do schools in 06516 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 06516 score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in 06516 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 06516?
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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