East Haven School District
School District · East Haven, Connecticut
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,162
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,162
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Evaluating East Haven School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge East Haven School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Momauguin School
East Haven · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dominick H. Ferrara School
East Haven · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Grove J. Tuttle School
East Haven · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#109 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,162
$2,843 vs Connecticut median
District size
2,903 students
Larger than Connecticut median
The short answer
East Haven School District ranks #109 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. East Haven School District's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Momauguin School (7.1/10), Dominick H. Ferrara School (6.5/10), and Grove J. Tuttle School (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in East Haven School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Momauguin School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Dominick H. Ferrara School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Grove J. Tuttle School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Joseph Melillo Middle School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Carbone School/east Haven Academy | 4.1 / 10 |
| 6 | East Haven High School | 3.6 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About East Haven School District
East Haven School District is a East Haven, Connecticut school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 2,903 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. The district invests $22,162 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, East Haven School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Momauguin School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, East Haven School District students show an average math proficiency of 44.4% and ELA proficiency of 53.4%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in East Haven School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in East Haven School District with test data.
Schools in East Haven School District
8 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- East Haven
- Total Enrollment
- 2,903
- Teachers (FTE)
- 249
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in East Haven School District?
East Haven School District has 8 schools in total — 5 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 East Haven School District?
The average composite rating for East Haven School District is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in East Haven School District?
East Haven School District spends $22,162 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in East Haven School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in East Haven School District is 11.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in East Haven School District?
Momauguin School is the highest-rated school in East Haven School District with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in East Haven School District?
Across schools in East Haven School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does East Haven School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
East Haven School District has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 8 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.4%
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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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