Summary:
Zip code 06107 in Connecticut is home to two elementary schools—Duffy School and Braeburn School—both serving grades K-5 in the West Hartford School District, a well-regarded district ranked 51st out of 153 in Connecticut. Both schools are high-performing, with test scores well above state averages and chronic absenteeism rates below 4.5%, far better than the district's 10.0% and the state's 16.4%. Economically, they are similar, with about 11% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Braeburn School stands out for its consistent upward trend, improving its state ranking three years in a row: 108th, 81st, then 70th. It currently leads the area with the lowest chronic absenteeism (3.8%), the highest 5th-grade ELA proficiency (84.1%), and the only reported science score (73% proficient, well above the state's 52.9%). It also has a favorable 12.3 student-teacher ratio and spends more per student ($17,456) than Duffy. Duffy School, meanwhile, posted the highest single-year peak of the two, ranking 55th in the state during 2024-2025 with an overall SBAC average around 76% proficient. Its current 4th-grade results are particularly strong, with 80% proficiency in ELA and 81.2% in math.
There are a few trends worth noting. Braeburn's same cohort of students dropped 15.9 points in math between 4th and 5th grade, while Duffy's current 3rd-grade ELA cohort fell 19.3 points from the prior year, dipping below the district average. These swings highlight how grade-level volatility can occur even in strong schools. Braeburn is trending up, while Duffy is coming off a higher peak but slipping in the most recent year. For parents, both schools offer excellent academics, strong attendance, and supportive learning environments—making either choice a solid option within a top-tier district.
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