Branford School District

1111 Main Street
Branford, CT 06405
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,543 students in Branford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Branford School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,001 Schools
# Students
2,543 Students
496,954 Students
# Teachers
231 Teachers
40,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Branford School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 196 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CT)
#108 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Branford   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
41%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Branford   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
52%
51%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Branford   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90-94%
90%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Branford   School District and public school graduation rate of CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.66
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,260 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
179 Students
25,944 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
368 Students
142,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
29%
# Black Students
100 Students
61,808 Students
% Black Students
4%
13%
# White Students
1,778 Students
243,438 Students
% White Students
70%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
114 Students
21,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
65
13,605
# Students in K Grade:
180
35,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
174
33,504
# Students in 2nd Grade:
172
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
197
35,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
184
35,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
194
36,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
196
36,780
# Students in 7th Grade:
191
37,886
# Students in 8th Grade:
206
38,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
205
43,474
# Students in 10th Grade:
203
39,414
# Students in 11th Grade:
200
37,413
# Students in 12th Grade:
176
37,541
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $35,301 is higher than the state median of $25,998. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,640 is higher than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CT)
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$12,920 MM
This chart display total revenue of Branford   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$88 MM
$12,459 MM
This chart display total spending of Branford   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$35,301
$25,998
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Branford   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$34,640
$25,071
This chart display average spending per public school student in Branford   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Branford School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mary T. Murphy School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14 Brushy Plain Rd.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 483-1832
Grades: K-4
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
Branford High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
185 East Main St.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-7291
Grades: 9-12
| 784 students
Rank: #33.
Mary R. Tisko School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
118 Damascus Rd.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 483-1826
Grades: PK-4
| 354 students
Rank: #44.
Francis Walsh Intermediate School
Math: 40% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
185 Damascus Rd.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-8317
Grades: 5-8
| 787 students
Rank: #55.
John B. Sliney School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
23 Eades St.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 481-5386
Grades: PK-4
| 269 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Branford School District?
Branford School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,543 students.
What is the rank of Branford School District?
Branford School District is ranked #109 out of 196 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Branford School District?
70% of Branford School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Branford School District?
Branford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Branford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,640 is higher than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,543 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in CT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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