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7.1 avg / 10

Branford School District

School District · Branford, Connecticut

Students: 2,625
Teachers (FTE): 235

Avg Rating

7.1

out of 10

Schools

5

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$28,336

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.2:1

How this district compares

Connecticut rank

#43 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.8

above Connecticut avg

Per-pupil spending

$28,336

+$3,331 vs Connecticut median

District size

2,625 students

Typical than Connecticut median

About Branford School District

Branford School District is a Branford, Connecticut school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,625 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. The district invests $28,336 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.1/10, Branford School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Mary T. Murphy School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.

In standardized testing, Branford School District students show an average math proficiency of 50.1% and ELA proficiency of 55.7%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Branford School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 50.1%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 55.7%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Branford School District with test data.

District Details

City
Branford
Total Enrollment
2,625
Teachers (FTE)
235
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Branford School District?

Branford School District has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Branford School District?

The average composite rating for Branford School District is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Branford School District?

Branford School District spends $28,336 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Branford School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Branford School District is 11.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Branford School District?

Mary T. Murphy School is the highest-rated school in Branford School District with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What are the test scores in Branford School District?

Across schools in Branford School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Branford School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?

Branford School District has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Connecticut by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.1/10
Math Proficiency
50.1%
ELA Proficiency
55.7%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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