Top Rankings
East Haven School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,833 students in East Haven School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in East Haven School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
2,833 Students
490,969 Students
# Teachers
232 Teachers
40,319 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Haven School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 195 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#158 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Graduation Rate
77%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.2%
19.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
43%
32%
% Black
7%
12%
% White
43%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,190 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,315. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,125 is less than the state median of $25,377. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,190
$26,315
Spending / Student
$24,125
$25,377
Best East Haven School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dominick H. Ferrara School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22 Maynard Rd.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3318
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3318
Gr: 3-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Carbone School/east Haven Academy
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Tyler St.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3219
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3219
Gr: 1-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Grove J. Tuttle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
108 Prospect St.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3315
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3315
Gr: K-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Momauguin School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
99 Cosey Beach Rd.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3321
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3321
Gr: K-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Joseph Melillo Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
67 Hudson St.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3227
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3227
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
East Haven High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Wheelbarrow Ln.
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 468-3254
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 468-3254
Gr: 9-12 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
311 Foxon Rd.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3324
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3324
Gr: PK-2 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
54 Gerrish Ave.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3305
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3305
Gr: PK | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Haven School District?
East Haven School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,833 students.
What is the rank of East Haven School District?
East Haven School District is ranked #158 out of 195 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Haven School District?
43% of East Haven School District students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Haven School District?
East Haven School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is East Haven School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,125 is less than the state median of $25,377. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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