Regional School District 15

Regional School District 15 in Connecticut serves 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district is home to several standout schools, with Pomperaug Regional High School consistently ranking among the top 16% of high schools in the state and earning a 4-star rating. At the elementary level, Pomperaug Elementary School is ranked in the top 22% of Connecticut elementary schools and boasts particularly high math proficiency rates. Rochambeau Middle School is also a strong performer, ranking in the top 29% of Connecticut middle schools with a 4-star rating.

While the district has several high-achieving schools, it also faces some challenges. All schools in Regional School District 15 report a chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, there is notable variation in per-student spending across the schools, with Pomperaug Elementary School spending over $3,000 more per student than Pomperaug Regional High School. This disparity in resources may contribute to the differences in academic performance observed across the district.

Overall, Regional School District 15 has a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with opportunities for collaboration and sharing of best practices to address the district-wide challenges. The data suggests that the district's schools are generally strong, particularly at the elementary and middle school levels, but there is room for improvement in areas such as chronic absenteeism and resource allocation.