Summary:
Zip code 06787 in Thomaston, CT is served by three schools in the Thomaston School District, covering grades PK through 12 with a total enrollment of 762 students. The district includes Black Rock School (PK-3, 259 students), Thomaston Center School (4-6, 196 students), and Thomaston High School (7-12, 307 students). Thomaston High School stands out as the district's strongest performer, with a 100% graduation rate, well above the state average of 91.2%, and a state ranking that improved from the 48th percentile in 2014-2015 to the 71st percentile in 2020-2021.
Thomaston High School spends the most per student ($19,152) and shares the lowest student-teacher ratio (10.7) with Black Rock School ($16,315 per student). Thomaston Center School spends $18,412 per student but has the highest student-teacher ratio at 14.2. The middle school serves the highest proportion of economically disadvantaged students (46.43% free/reduced-price lunch) yet boasts the best attendance record, with only 7.5% chronic absenteeism versus 17.2% at the high school and 10.2% at Black Rock School.
Academically, Thomaston High School excels in 7th and 8th grade math (56.9% and 61.1% proficient vs. state averages of 44.1% and 41.9%) and 8th grade science (70.3% vs. 50.3% statewide). However, 11th grade SAT math proficiency is a major concern at just 17.4% vs. 31.3% statewide. Thomaston Center School shows mixed results, with 6th grade ELA exceeding state averages, but recent math scores fell far below state averages at every grade, including 5th grade math at just 11.5% proficient vs. 45.8% statewide. Black Rock School's only recent test score, 3rd grade ELA, came in at 38.3% versus the state average of 46.9%, suggesting literacy is an area of concern in the early grades.
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