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Braeburn School

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Braeburn School ranks 81 st of 493 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

81^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 493 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Better than 84% of Connecticut elementary schools

Summary

Braeburn School is a public elementary school in West Hartford, Connecticut, serving 345 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. As part of the West Hartford School District, which is ranked 51 out of 156 districts in the state, Braeburn School consistently outperforms its peers and the state average in academic performance.

Braeburn School's academic excellence is evident in its consistently high standardized test scores, with 72.2% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to 66.6% for the district and 46.9% for the state. The school also ranks in the top 20-25% of Connecticut elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Braeburn School's relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 10.9%, compared to the district's 17.7% and the state's 14.8%, suggests effective strategies to engage students and promote regular attendance.

When compared to other nearby schools in the West Hartford School District, Braeburn School generally outperforms its peers in academic performance and statewide rankings. This consistent academic excellence, along with the school's balanced resource allocation and focus on equity, make it a standout choice for families in the area.

347

Students ?

12.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,582

Per pupil spending ?

11.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

45 Braeburn Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06107

(860) 561-2200

District: West Hartford School District

Students who attend Braeburn School usually attend:

Middle:	Bristow Middle School
	Sedgwick Middle School
High:	Conard High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.9%

Hispanic:

9.2%

Two or more races:

6.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 87th percentile in 2015 → 84th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Connecticut average (75% vs 50% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 16% of Connecticut elementary schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school75%

District avg68%

Connecticut avg50%

81^st of 493

Connecticut public elementary schools ?

Top 16%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

From top 13% (2015) to top 16% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 11Elementary Schools in the West Hartford School District

51^st of 156West Hartford School District among Connecticut districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	83.6	81 of 493	83.6%	★★★★☆
2024	80.6	108 of 497	78.3%	★★★★☆
2023	71.7	156 of 491	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	82.1	95 of 490	80.6%	★★★★☆
2021	82.4	107 of 538	80.1%	★★★★☆
2019	80.7	118 of 522	77.4%	★★★★☆
2018	76.9	143 of 532	73.1%	★★★★☆
2017	81.7	103 of 519	80.2%	★★★★☆
2016	85.8	68 of 518	86.9%	★★★★☆
2015	85.6	72 of 551	86.9%	★★★★☆
2013	73.4	181 of 557	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	69.0	233 of 564	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	75.0	162 of 565	71.3%	★★★★☆
2010	74.5	172 of 579	70.3%	★★★★☆
2009	75.3	156 of 566	72.4%	★★★★☆
2008	79.2	101 of 565	82.1%	★★★★☆
2007	82.8	41 of 568	92.8%	★★★★★
2006	79.6	98 of 570	82.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2024	79.0	60 of 237	74.7%	★★★★☆
2021	78.3	104 of 455	77.1%	★★★★☆
2019	77.1	65 of 242	73.1%	★★★★☆
2018	65.6	110 of 259	57.5%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	74.5	78 of 239	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	74.7	74 of 233	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	73.7	77 of 232	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	79.3	96 of 445	78.4%	★★★★☆
2019	74.0	81 of 247	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	72.9	88 of 262	66.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	83.8	21 of 248	91.5%	★★★★★
2024	79.3	39 of 250	84.4%	★★★★☆
2023	68.0	92 of 262	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	76.2	51 of 252	79.8%	★★★★☆
2021	73.6	82 of 327	74.9%	★★★★☆
2019	70.6	83 of 295	71.9%	★★★★☆
2018	65.2	107 of 296	63.9%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)92nd percentile+8 vs school

Female (2024)75th percentile-4 vs school

Male (2025)67th percentile-16 vs school

By subject vs Connecticut (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts75%+25 vs state

Mathematics74%+25 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NGSS Science (2025)	SBAC English Language Arts (2025)					SBAC Mathematics (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	Total
Braeburn School	Public	K-5	45 Braeburn Rd.	West Hartford	06107	Capitol Planning Region	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 561-2200	347	28	12.3	11.5%	260 (74.9%)	15 (4.3%)	32 (9.2%)	16 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.9%)	83.6	81^st of 493 public elementary schools	83.6%		80.6	108^th of 497 public elementary schools	78.3%	27		72.2	84.4	68.4			74.1	87.3	58.9			$21,582
Duffy School	Public	K-5	95 Westminster St.	West Hartford	06107	Capitol Planning Region	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 521-0110	489	37	13.2	11.0%	368 (75.3%)	17 (3.5%)	43 (8.8%)	33 (6.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.5%)	86.6	55^th of 493 public elementary schools	88.8%		79.9	112^th of 497 public elementary schools	77.5%	57		80.0	77.1	78.1			80.0	74.3	67.1			$20,415
Bugbee School	Public	K-5	1943 Asylum Ave.	West Hartford	06117	Capitol Planning Region	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 929-5500	343	29	11.8	11.7%	254 (74.1%)	14 (4.1%)	30 (8.7%)	24 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.1%)	91.8	18^th of 493 public elementary schools	96.3%		93.8	9^th of 497 public elementary schools	98.2%	9	83.9	78.9		88.7			81.7					$21,655
Webster Hill School	Public	PK, KG-5	125 Webster Hill Blvd.	West Hartford	06117	Capitol Planning Region	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 521-0320	332	26	12.6	35.2%	168 (50.6%)	28 (8.4%)	94 (28.3%)	25 (7.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.5%)	77.5	126^th of 493 public elementary schools	74.4%		87.6	48^th of 497 public elementary schools	90.3%	78	70.8	52.9	76.0	81.3			54.9	82.0	75.0			$21,560
Morley School	Public	K-5	77 Bretton Rd.	West Hartford	06119	Capitol Planning Region	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 233-8535	301	28	10.8	13.3%	212 (70.4%)	12 (4.0%)	44 (14.6%)	9 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (7.6%)	76	139^th of 493 public elementary schools	71.8%		81.8	97^th of 497 public elementary schools	80.5%	42	68.6	76.1	66.7	68.6			62.2		62.7			$23,664
Whiting Lane School	Public	PK, KG-5	47 Whiting Ln.	West Hartford	06119	Capitol Planning Region	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 233-8541	379	37	10.3	36.4%	181 (47.8%)	42 (11.1%)	88 (23.2%)	44 (11.6%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	20 (5.3%)	79.1	116^th of 493 public elementary schools	76.5%		78.4	121^st of 497 public elementary schools	75.7%	5	63.6		76.0	71.1			76.9	74.0	60.0			$31,905
Smith School	Public	PK, KG-5	64 St. James St.	West Hartford	06119	Capitol Planning Region	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 236-3317	342	32	10.5	54.7%	99 (28.9%)	36 (10.5%)	135 (39.5%)	46 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (7.0%)	51.1	249^th of 493 public elementary schools	49.5%		63	199^th of 497 public elementary schools	60.0%	50	56.9	48.1	47.6	47.7			61.5	57.8	48.5			$23,271
Norfeldt School	Public	K-5	35 Barksdale Rd.	West Hartford	06117	Capitol Planning Region	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 233-4421	362	30	12.1	14.4%	231 (63.8%)	25 (6.9%)	37 (10.2%)	40 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.0%)	78.7	118^th of 493 public elementary schools	76.1%		83.5	83^rd of 497 public elementary schools	83.3%	35	78.0		66.7				70.5	60.8	74.6			$22,690
Charter Oak International Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	425 Oakwood Ave.	West Hartford	06110	Capitol Planning Region	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 233-8506	486	42	11.4	56.6%	119 (24.5%)	54 (11.1%)	201 (41.4%)	67 (13.8%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	38 (7.8%)	35.4	302^nd of 493 public elementary schools	38.7%		41.3	280^th of 497 public elementary schools	43.7%	22	44.9	38.0	40.6	51.9			38.0	46.4	41.6			$22,464
Webster Micro Society Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	5 Cone Street	Hartford	06105	Capitol Planning Region	Hartford School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 695-5380	626	43	14.4	66.3%	91 (14.5%)	266 (42.5%)	194 (31.0%)	30 (4.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.9%)	14.8	404^th of 493 public elementary schools	18.1%		13.1	413^th of 497 public elementary schools	16.9%	9	31.0	15.9		36.8	30.6	42.9		27.1	21.1	20.4	19.2	$17,932

Frequently Asked Questions about Braeburn School

What district is Braeburn School in?

West Hartford School District

How many students attend Braeburn School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 347 students attended Braeburn School.

What schools do graduates of Braeburn School attend?

Students who attend Braeburn School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bristow Middle School
Middle : Sedgwick Middle School
High : Conard High School

What is the racial makeup of Braeburn School?

Students at Braeburn School are 75% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 4% African American.

Is Braeburn School a good school?

Braeburn School ranks 81^st of 493 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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