Summary:
The East Hampton School District contains one middle school, East Hampton Middle School, a traditional public school serving grades 6 through 8 with 411 students in a single-school district environment.
East Hampton Middle School consistently outperforms Connecticut state averages across all tested subjects and grades. In 2025-2026, average ELA proficiency was 62.9% compared to the state's 51.5%, while math proficiency reached 54.6% versus the state's 43.5%. The school improved its state ranking from 86th out of 250 schools in 2023-2024 to 77th out of 258 in 2025-2026, climbing to the 70th percentile and earning a 4-star rating. The school also edges out its own district average in both ELA (62.9% vs. 62.2%) and math (54.6% vs. 54.0%), confirming it as the top performer in the district. In 8th grade science, the school posted 57.6% proficiency, well above the state's 50.3%.
One of the most striking findings is the 14.9-point jump in 7th grade math proficiency, from 44.1% in 2024-2025 to 59.0% in 2025-2026, moving the school from about the state average to roughly 15 points above it. Chronic absenteeism is remarkably low at 9.9%, compared to the state's 16.4%, which likely supports strong academic outcomes. With 26.03% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a moderate share of economically disadvantaged families yet still achieves well above state averages. The favorable 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $16,690 (from 2018-2019 data) suggest a well-resourced environment. Between 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, ELA proficiency improved by 2.5 points and math by 5.4 points, reflecting steady forward momentum. Overall, East Hampton Middle School is a strong, improving school with excellent attendance and academic performance that stands out across Connecticut.
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