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John B. Sliney School

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John B. Sliney School ranks 204 th of 492 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

204^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 492 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Better than 59% of Connecticut elementary schools

Summary

John B. Sliney School is a PK–4 elementary school in Branford, CT, serving 252 students. It is part of the Branford School District, which ranks 83rd of 153 Connecticut districts, and the school itself ranks 204th of 491 Connecticut elementary schools — 58th percentile, 3 stars — placing it solidly in the middle tier statewide. Sliney also serves a relatively high share of economically disadvantaged students, with 47.2% eligible for free/reduced-price lunch in 2024–2025. One of its most distinctive features is an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 8.8:1, the lowest among all nearby schools, compared with 10.3 at Mary T. Murphy School and 11.8 at Mary R. Tisko School.

Chronic absenteeism is another area of real strength. Sliney cut its rate from 20.1% in 2021–2022 to just 10.9% in 2025–2026, well below the state average of 16.4%. Reading and language arts are consistently above state averages: 4th-grade SBAC ELA hit 67.3% in 2024–2025, and 3rd-grade ELA was 58.2% in 2025–2026 versus 47.3% statewide — an 8–20 point advantage over several consecutive years. Perhaps the most distinctive signal, though, is how the school supports its most vulnerable students: in 2020–2021, Sliney ranked in the 87th percentile statewide for low-income students and the 72nd percentile for special education students, placing it in the top tier of the state for both of those groups.

Math performance is more uneven. Sliney generally beats state averages but has trailed its own district in recent 3rd-grade results, reaching 60.0% proficiency versus 68.5% for the district in 2025–2026. Within Branford, Mary R. Tisko School posts much stronger math scores (78%+ proficient), yet Tisko also serves a far higher-income population, with only 17.8% of students eligible for free/reduced lunch compared with Sliney's 47.2%. Against nearby East Haven schools, Sliney stands out clearly — 3rd-grade ELA was 58.2% versus 32% or lower at Momauguin School and Grove J. Tuttle School. With per-pupil spending of $19,675 — higher than any nearby school — Sliney visibly invests in staffing and supports, and the payoff shows up in strong reading results, excellent attendance, and exceptional outcomes for economically disadvantaged and special education students.

252

Students ?

8.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$26,959

Per pupil spending ?

47.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

23 Eades St.
Branford, CT 06405

(203) 481-5386

District: Branford School District

Students who attend John B. Sliney School usually attend:

Middle:	Francis Walsh Intermediate School
High:	Branford High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.3%

Hispanic:

21.0%

Two or more races:

7.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 71st percentile in 2016 → 59th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Connecticut average (60% vs 51% meeting standards)

✓Above the Connecticut median (59th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 12 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school60%

District avg62%

Connecticut avg51%

204^th of 492

Connecticut public elementary schools ?

Top 41%▼ down 12 pts since 2016

From top 29% (2016) to top 41% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3Elementary Schools in the Branford School District

83^rd of 153Branford School District among Connecticut districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	63.7	204 of 492	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.6	212 of 493	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.8	182 of 497	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.6	180 of 491	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.0	241 of 490	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.1	266 of 538	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.2	224 of 522	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.1	211 of 532	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	59.3	224 of 519	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	73.0	152 of 518	70.7%	★★★★☆
2015	75.0	167 of 551	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	57.2	309 of 557	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	56.4	333 of 564	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	57.6	316 of 565	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	60.3	310 of 579	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	51.1	366 of 566	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	64.8	262 of 565	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	75.6	145 of 568	74.5%	★★★★☆
2006	76.4	144 of 570	74.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	52.0	219 of 455	51.9%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	80.0	40 of 302	86.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	48.8	225 of 445	49.4%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	65.8	105 of 371	71.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	29.5	204 of 246	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	57.0	125 of 250	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	30.6	246 of 327	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	35.1	217 of 295	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	23.4	250 of 296	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)87th percentile+36 vs school

Special Education (2021)72nd percentile+21 vs school

Female (2021)52nd percentile~ school

Male (2021)49th percentile~ school

White (2026)17th percentile-41 vs school

By subject vs Connecticut (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics60%+8 vs state

English Language Arts60%+10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				NGSS Science (2026)		SBAC English Language Arts (2026)						SBAC Mathematics (2026)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
John B. Sliney School	Public	PK, KG-4	23 Eades St.	Branford	06405	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	Branford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 481-5386	252	28	8.8	47.2%	162 (64.3%)	9 (3.6%)	53 (21.0%)	8 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.9%)	63.7	204^th of 492 public elementary schools	58.5%		60.6	212^th of 493 public elementary schools	57.0%	8			58.2	61.2					60.0	2490.0					$26,959
Mary T. Murphy School	Public	PK, KG-4	14 Brushy Plain Rd.	Branford	06405	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	Branford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 483-1832	318	31	10.3	44.0%	167 (52.5%)	12 (3.8%)	72 (22.6%)	46 (14.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.6%)	54.9	240^th of 492 public elementary schools	51.2%		55.5	234^th of 493 public elementary schools	52.5%	6			53.3	52.1					65.0	50.7					$25,669
Mary R. Tisko School	Public	PK, KG-4	118 Damascus Rd.	Branford	06405	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	Branford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 483-1826	365	31	11.8	17.8%	299 (81.9%)	3 (0.8%)	43 (11.8%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (3.8%)	82.2	94^th of 492 public elementary schools	80.9%		76.1	135^th of 493 public elementary schools	72.6%	41			60.9	76.6					78.3	78.1					$23,554
Grove J. Tuttle School	Public	K-5	108 Prospect St.	East Haven	06512	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	East Haven School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 468-3315	270	22	12.3	65.9%	116 (43.0%)	11 (4.1%)	121 (44.8%)	17 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	12.1	416^th of 492 public elementary schools	15.4%		9.3	441^st of 493 public elementary schools	10.5%	25	31.9		20.0	25.5	2453.0				18.0	31.9	19.1				$17,205
Jerome Harrison School	Public	PK, KG-2	335 Foxon Rd.	North Branford	06471	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	North Branford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 484-1235	385	30	12.8	24.9%	317 (82.3%)	5 (1.3%)	36 (9.4%)	7 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.9%)								(n/a)															$19,123
Carbone School/East Haven Academy	Public	1-8	200 Tyler St.	East Haven	06512	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	East Haven School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 468-3219	363	24	15.3	47.7%	226 (62.3%)	15 (4.1%)	92 (25.3%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.3%)	15.8	396^th of 492 public elementary schools	19.5%		17.4	384^th of 493 public elementary schools	22.1%	12	495.0	788.0	20.5	2409.0	40.5	35.7	2519.0	44.4	32.6	21.7	16.7	23.8	2503.0	22.2	$16,145
Deer Run School	Public	PK, KG-2	311 Foxon Rd.	East Haven	06512	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	East Haven School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 468-3324	232	21	11.0	54.7%	100 (43.1%)	16 (6.9%)	93 (40.1%)	7 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.9%)								(n/a)															$25,261
Overbrook Early Learning Center	Public	PK-K	54 Gerrish Ave.	East Haven	06512	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	East Haven School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 468-3305	173	4	43.2	56.1%	65 (37.6%)	13 (7.5%)	84 (48.6%)	4 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.0%)								(n/a)															$21,220
Momauguin School	Public	PK, KG-5	99 Cosey Beach Rd.	East Haven	06512	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	East Haven School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 468-3321	302	25	12.0	71.9%	116 (38.4%)	8 (2.6%)	156 (51.7%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.3%)	26	349^th of 492 public elementary schools	29.1%		22.2	360^th of 493 public elementary schools	27.0%	11	51.2		31.5	33.3	51.2				31.5	29.8	34.9				$17,122
Benjamin Jepson Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	15 Lexington Ave.	New Haven	06513	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	New Haven School District	No	Yes	No	No	(475) 220-2900	483	32	15.3	77.2%	45 (9.3%)	109 (22.6%)	288 (59.6%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.0%)	11.6	420^th of 492 public elementary schools	14.6%		8.4	451^st of 493 public elementary schools	8.5%	31	21.6	27.1	2376.0	37.5	21.6	30.0	20.0	22.9	15.4	2394.0	2402.0	2423.0	2418.0	2440.0	$21,009

Frequently Asked Questions about John B. Sliney School

What district is John B. Sliney School in?

Branford School District

Is John B. Sliney School a good school?

John B. Sliney School ranks 204^th of 492 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend John B. Sliney School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 252 students attended John B. Sliney School.

What is the racial makeup of John B. Sliney School?

Students at John B. Sliney School are 64% White, 21% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of John B. Sliney School attend?

Students who attend John B. Sliney School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Francis Walsh Intermediate School
High : Branford High School

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