Summary:
The 06351 zip code in Connecticut is home to a single middle school, Griswold Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. While this school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, from 116th out of 249 Connecticut middle schools in 2022-2023 to 147th out of 252 in 2024-2025, it continues to face challenges in academic performance compared to the state average.
Griswold Middle School's performance on standardized tests, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better, is generally below the state average across various subjects and grade levels. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 53.95% in the 2023-2024 school year, indicating that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges. Despite the higher per-student spending at Griswold Middle School ($14,085 in 2018-2019), the school's academic performance remains below the state average, raising questions about the effectiveness of resource allocation and the need to explore ways to improve student outcomes.
The lack of other middle schools in the 06351 zip code limits the ability to make meaningful comparisons and identify potential best practices or areas for improvement. Expanding the analysis to include a broader geographic area or additional schools could provide more valuable insights and help the Griswold School District address the challenges faced by Griswold Middle School.
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