Summary:
The 06519 zip code of New Haven, Connecticut is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, all part of the New Haven School District. While the district as a whole faces significant challenges, with a 0-star rating and ranking 147 out of 156 districts in the state, a few schools in the 06519 zip code stand out.
Sound School, a high school, has the highest statewide ranking among the schools in the 06519 zip code, ranking 84th out of 145 Connecticut high schools in 2023-2024 and earning a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. It also has the highest graduation rate at 88.4% and the highest test scores in English Language Arts and Science compared to the district and state averages. Meanwhile, Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School, a middle school, has the highest test scores in English Language Arts among the schools in the 06519 zip code, with 34.3% of 6th graders and 34.1% of 7th graders proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the district and state averages.
However, the schools in the 06519 zip code face significant challenges, with all schools having a chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7% for the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools have high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 56.85% at Sound School to 89.1% at Hill Central Music Academy. The test scores for the schools in the 06519 zip code are also significantly lower than the state averages, suggesting a significant achievement gap between the students in this area and the state as a whole.
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