Summary:
The 06512 zip code area in Connecticut is home to 7 public schools, including 6 elementary schools and 1 middle school. While the schools exhibit a range of academic performance and demographic characteristics, a few standout institutions emerge from the data.
At the top of the pack is Carbone School/East Haven Academy, which boasts the highest proficiency rates on standardized tests in the area. In contrast, Joseph Melillo Middle School lags behind its feeder elementary schools, suggesting the middle school transition may be an area for improvement. Socioeconomic factors also appear to play a role, as schools with higher percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients tend to have lower academic performance.
The schools in the 06512 zip code also exhibit a wide range of racial demographics, with Nathan Hale School having a majority Hispanic student population, while other schools are more racially diverse. Per-student spending varies as well, from $14,443 at Grove J. Tuttle School to $18,319 at Joseph Melillo Middle School, though this does not appear to be directly correlated with academic outcomes. Overall, the data provides a nuanced look at the educational landscape in the 06512 zip code, highlighting both areas of strength and opportunities for improvement across the New Haven School District and East Haven School District.
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