Summary:
The Darien School District in Connecticut is home to 7 exceptional schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district is ranked 4th out of 156 districts in the state and is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating its consistently high academic performance.
Among the standout schools in the district, Darien High School is ranked 3rd out of 141 high schools in Connecticut, with impressive proficiency rates in SAT/ELA (94.3%) and SAT/Math (78.6%) for 11th graders, as well as a high 88.4% 4-year graduation rate. The district's middle school, Middlesex Middle School, is ranked 6th out of 252 middle schools in the state, with strong performance across SBAC/ELA and SBAC/Math assessments. At the elementary level, Ox Ridge Elementary, Holmes Elementary, and Hindley Elementary are all ranked in the top 30 out of 493 elementary schools in Connecticut, demonstrating exceptional academic achievement.
The Darien School District as a whole significantly outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with proficiency rates often 30-40 percentage points higher than the Connecticut average. However, the district may want to examine issues of equity, attendance, and resource allocation to ensure all students are benefiting equally from the district's success.
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