Best Public Schools in Zip Code 06762

The 06762 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Long Meadow Elementary and Middlebury Elementary) and 1 middle school (Memorial Middle School) - all part of the Regional School District 15. The data reveals standout performance at Middlebury Elementary and Memorial Middle School, as well as a concerning chronic absenteeism issue across the district.

Middlebury Elementary stands out for its consistently high academic performance, often exceeding the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. For example, in 3rd grade ELA, Middlebury Elementary had 60.3% proficiency compared to the district's 54.7% and the state's 46.9%. Memorial Middle School also impresses, ranking 82nd out of 252 Connecticut middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, the highest of the 3 schools.

However, all 3 schools share a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7%, higher than the state average. The schools also vary in their free/reduced lunch rates, from 12.69% at Long Meadow Elementary to 22.5% at Middlebury Elementary, suggesting differences in the socioeconomic backgrounds of the student populations. The district and schools should investigate the causes of chronic absenteeism and implement strategies to improve attendance across the board.