Summary:
The 06896 zip code area is home to 3 high-performing schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools serve a predominantly white, high-income student population and consistently outperform state averages on standardized tests.
The standout school in this area is Joel Barlow High School, which is ranked 2nd out of 142 high schools in Connecticut and has a 5-star rating. Its students excel academically, with 86% proficient or better in ELA, 70.4% in Math, and 86.2% in Science for 11th grade - significantly higher than the state averages. The school has a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 11.72% and spends $23,477 per student, indicating ample resources and support for its students.
The other schools in the Regional School District 09 and Redding School District also perform exceptionally well, with students across elementary, middle, and high school grades outpacing state averages in ELA, Math, and Science. These schools have low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 9.3 to 11.4 students per teacher, which likely contributes to their academic success. However, the racial makeup of the student populations is not very diverse, with white students making up 79.33% to 81.64% of the student bodies.
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