Darien School District


Summary:

The Darien School District in Connecticut is home to 7 highly-ranked schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 5th out of 158 districts in the state and has earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional academic performance across the board.

Among the standout schools in the district, Darien High School ranks 6th out of 145 high schools in Connecticut, with impressive proficiency rates in SAT/English Language Arts (90.9%) and SAT/Math (76.3%). The Middlesex Middle School is ranked 4th out of 250 middle schools in the state, boasting exceptional SBAC proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. At the elementary level, Hindley Elementary School stands out, ranking 8th out of 497 elementary schools in Connecticut with high SBAC proficiency rates.

Across the Darien School District, students consistently demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates on state assessments significantly exceeding state averages. The district's commitment to equity is evident in its low free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 0.57% to 1.97%, and its investment in resources, with high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios. The sustained excellence of these schools over time underscores the district's culture of continuous improvement and its dedication to providing an outstanding educational experience for all students.

District Detail

 2 Renshaw Road
Darien, CT 06820

 (203) 656-7400

SchoolDigger Rank:
5th of 158 Connecticut districts

See the 2024 Connecticut District rankings!
Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 4,652

Primary Schools: 5
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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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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