Branford School District

The Branford School District in Connecticut serves students from elementary through high school, with 5 schools including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district's overall performance ranks 81 out of 156 in the state, but there are significant disparities in academic achievement between the individual schools.

The standout school in the district is Mary R. Tisko School, an elementary school that consistently ranks in the top 35% of Connecticut elementary schools. It has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics among the district's elementary schools. In contrast, Mary T. Murphy School, another elementary school, ranks in the bottom 50% of the state. The district's only middle school, Francis Walsh Intermediate School, has maintained a 3-star rating and generally above-average test scores, particularly in English Language Arts.

Across the district, the chronic absenteeism rate is 17.7%, which is higher than the state average. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch also varies widely, from 20% at Mary R. Tisko School to 46.42% at Mary T. Murphy School. Spending per student ranges from $18,373 at Mary T. Murphy School to $21,773 at Branford High School, suggesting a focus on secondary education or differences in the cost structure between school levels.