Best High Schools in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT

High schools
25
Students
22,516
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Southington High School

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Southington School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1945 Students

2. Cheshire High School

B+

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Cheshire School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1239 Students

3. Shelton High School

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Shelton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1270 Students

4. Oxford High School

B

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Oxford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 527 Students

5. Pomperaug Regional High School

B-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Regional School District 15 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1039 Students

6. Woodland Regional High School

B-

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Regional School District 16 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 606 Students

7. Nonnewaug High School

B-

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Regional School District 14 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 676 Students

8. Terryville High School

B-

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Plymouth School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 367 Students

9. Thomaston High School

B-

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Thomaston School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 317 Students

10. Seymour High School

B-

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Seymour School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 608 Students

Best Middle Schools in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT

Middle schools
27
Students
13,992
Avg actual
43%
Avg projected
41%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Dodd Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cheshire School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 622 Students

2. Rochambeau Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Regional School District 15 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 384 Students

3. Long River Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Regional School District 16 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 440 Students

4. Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Southington School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 694 Students

5. Eli Terry Jr. Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Plymouth School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 279 Students

6. Intermediate School

B

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Shelton School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 777 Students

7. Memorial Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Regional School District 15 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 408 Students

8. Tyrrell Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Wolcott School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 510 Students

9. Woodbury Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Regional School District 14 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 303 Students

10. Perry Hill Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Shelton School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 689 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT

Elementary schools
86
Students
32,134
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Highland School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cheshire School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 818 Students

2. Norton School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cheshire School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 429 Students

3. Chapman School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cheshire School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 359 Students

4. Doolittle School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cheshire School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 518 Students

5. Middlebury Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Regional School District 15 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 319 Students

6. Gainfield Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Regional School District 15 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 351 Students

7. Frisbie School

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wolcott School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 287 Students

8. Pomperaug School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Regional School District 15 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students

9. Long Meadow Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Regional School District 15 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 515 Students

10. Prospect Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Regional School District 16 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 600 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT has a total population of 450,376 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT

70,428

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

33%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

16.60 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.65 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

14.95 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT.

ISP Report Card

N/A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

N/A Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

51 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT

How many schools are in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT?

Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT has 150 public schools: 25 high schools, 27 middle schools and 86 elementary schools, serving 70,428 students in total.

How do schools in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region perform on state tests?

On average, 150 schools in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region?

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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