Summary:
The 06331 zip code area is home to two schools, Canterbury Elementary School and Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School, both part of the Canterbury School District. While the district is ranked 85 out of 151 in Connecticut and has a 2-star rating, the schools demonstrate some academic strengths, particularly in specific subject areas.
Canterbury Elementary School has a 50% proficiency rate in 3rd-grade mathematics, slightly above the state average, while Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School excels in English Language Arts, with proficiency rates exceeding 50% in 5th, 7th, and 8th grades. Additionally, the middle school's 5th-grade mathematics proficiency rate of 65.9% is significantly higher than the state average of 41.8%.
Both schools have a predominantly white student population, with high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. While Canterbury Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The middle school also spends more per student ($21,431) compared to the elementary school ($17,483), which may contribute to its stronger academic performance in certain areas.
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