Summary:
Zip code 06472 is home to one elementary school: Totoket Valley Elementary School in Northford, CT, serving grades 3 through 5 within the North Branford School District. The school has 368 students and a favorable 12.6-to-1 student-teacher ratio, and it ranks 166th out of 491 Connecticut elementary schools, placing it in the top third statewide. Despite 25.8% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school consistently outperforms state proficiency averages by substantial margins.
In 2025–2026, the school exceeded Connecticut averages by roughly 14 to 18 percentage points in both ELA and math. Third-grade math proficiency reached 69.9% versus 52.2% statewide, and 5th grade ELA hit 67.8% compared to 53.5% statewide. Science proficiency in 5th grade came in at 63.2%, also above the state's 52.9%. Chronic absenteeism is a standout strength: only 4.9% of students are chronically absent, less than one-third of the state rate of 16.4% and below the district's 6.9%. District test results mirror the school's exactly, confirming it is the primary elementary school serving these grade levels.
Performance trends vary by subject and grade. ELA proficiency rises with grade level, from 61.3% in 3rd grade to 67.8% in 5th grade, while math proficiency declines from 69.9% in 3rd grade to 61.0% in 5th grade. Year over year, 3rd grade math improved a striking 13.6 points, but 5th grade math and science declined 6.5 and 5.8 points, respectively. The school's statewide rank has slipped from 134th in 2023–24 to 166th in 2025–26, with its star rating dropping from 4 to 3 stars. Still, the school remains a high-performing option, with the main watchpoints being upper-grade math and maintaining its statewide standing.
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