Summary:
Zip code 06519 in New Haven, Connecticut contains four elementary schools serving students in grades PK-8 or K-8, with a combined enrollment of 1,846 students. All four schools belong to the New Haven School District, which ranks 143rd out of 153 districts in the state — important context for understanding that these schools face significant systemic challenges.
John C. Daniels is the clear standout in this group, earning the only 1-star rating in the zip code and ranking 425th out of 491 schools statewide. It has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (19.5%), the lowest poverty rate (72.2% free/reduced-price lunch), and the strongest test scores, with its rank improving steadily over the past three years. At the other end, Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness faces the deepest challenges: 40.6% chronic absenteeism, the highest poverty rate at 84.8%, and very low ELA proficiency scores. Hill Central Music Academy posted the most alarming single data point — 0% proficiency in 4th grade ELA versus 50.9% statewide. Truman School sits in the middle, with a few bright spots like 5th grade math proficiency at 28.6% (well above the district's 15.8%), but consistently weak ELA scores.
Across all four schools, poverty and absenteeism are universal challenges: an average of 79.4% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and chronic absenteeism averages 27.9% versus 16.4% statewide. No school in this zip code reached Connecticut's state average in any tested grade or subject. Notably, John C. Daniels and Roberto Clemente spend nearly the same per student ($16,892 vs. $16,819), yet their outcomes differ dramatically, suggesting that attendance and school climate may matter more than spending or class size. For parents, John C. Daniels appears to be the strongest choice in the area, while the other three schools require careful consideration of each child's needs.
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