Summary:
Zip code 06612 in Easton, CT is served by a single, exceptionally high-performing middle school: Helen Keller Middle School, which enrolls 287 students in grades 6 through 8 and is part of the top-rated Easton School District.
Helen Keller Middle School is one of the best middle schools in Connecticut, currently ranked #14 out of 258 statewide (95th percentile) with a 5-star rating, and the district itself ranks #12 out of 153 districts. The school has earned 5 stars in each of the last three ranked years, never falling below the 94th percentile. Academically, it vastly outperforms state averages: 8th-grade math proficiency is 86% versus 41.9% statewide, 8th-grade science is 83% versus 50.9%, and ELA proficiency in grades 6–8 ranges from 74% to 82%, beating the state by 23 to 31 percentage points. While 7th-grade math data is missing for the most recent year, and 7th-grade ELA dipped from 85% to 76%, overall performance remains outstanding. A notable recent trend is the dramatic improvement in 8th-grade science, jumping from 62.9% to 83% in one year.
Families considering this school will find an exceptionally resourced and supportive environment. Only 8% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, chronic absenteeism is just 5.8% at the district level (compared to 16.4% statewide), the student-teacher ratio is a favorable 11.4:1, and per-student spending exceeds $19,998. These factors, combined with strong test scores and elite state rankings, make Helen Keller Middle School a standout choice. Although there is only one middle school in this zip code, its consistent excellence and wide achievement gaps in math and science make it a clear top-tier option for parents in Easton.
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