Summary:
The New Canaan School District is an exceptional school system in Connecticut, comprising 5 schools that serve students from elementary through high school. The district is ranked #1 out of 156 school districts in the state and is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating its outstanding academic performance and resources.
Within the district, several schools stand out for their exceptional rankings and test scores. Saxe Middle School is ranked #1 out of 252 Connecticut middle schools, with 80-90% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. New Canaan High School is ranked #1 out of 141 Connecticut high schools, with very high SAT scores and 92.5% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 74.9% in Math. South School, an elementary school, is ranked #2 out of 493 Connecticut elementary schools, with 90-95% of 3rd and 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
The district's exceptional performance is further evidenced by its high per-student spending, ranging from $21,670 to $23,074, and low student-teacher ratios, from 10.9 to 12.8. While the district's chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7% is an area that could be investigated, the overall data suggests the New Canaan School District is providing an exemplary education to its students, consistently ranking among the top schools in the state.
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