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Best Schools in West River, New Haven, CT
West River, New Haven, CT has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,453 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in West River greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West River, New Haven, CT
The top high schools in West River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James Hillhouse High School
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New Haven School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1139 Students
2. West Haven High School
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West Haven School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1780 Students
Best Middle Schools in West River, New Haven, CT
The top middle schools in West River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harry M. Bailey Middle School
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West Haven School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 861 Students
2. Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
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West Haven School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 876 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West River, New Haven, CT
The top elementary schools in West River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mauro-sheridan Magnet School
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New Haven School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 507 Students
2. Forest School
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West Haven School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 410 Students
3. Barnard Environmental Magnet School
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New Haven School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 467 Students
4. Augusta Lewis Troup School
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New Haven School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 413 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West River, New Haven, CT
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West River, New Haven, CT has a total population of 4,298 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West River, New Haven, 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 West River, New Haven, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West River, New Haven, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West River, New Haven, CT.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit West River, New Haven, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West River, New Haven, CT
How many schools are in West River, New Haven, CT?
West River, New Haven, CT has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,453 students in total.
How do schools in West River perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in West River score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in West River greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West River?
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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