Summary:
The 06850 zip code of Norwalk, Connecticut is home to 6 schools, including 5 elementary schools and 1 middle school, all part of the Norwalk School District. While the district is ranked 118 out of 156 in the state and has a 1-star rating, a few schools in the 06850 area stand out for their strong performance.
Concord Magnet School is the top-performing school in the area, ranking 224 out of 493 Connecticut elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating. It has the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, significantly outpacing the district and state averages. Fox Run Elementary School also performs well, ranking 297 out of 493 and earning a 2-star rating, with strong proficiency rates. Meanwhile, Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School stands out for its dual language program and has shown improvement in its statewide ranking over the past few years.
However, the data also reveals some concerning trends across the 06850 schools, including a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate compared to the state average and wide disparities in free/reduced lunch rates and student performance. Addressing these issues, as well as ensuring more equitable resource allocation, could be crucial for improving educational outcomes for all students in the Norwalk School District.
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