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7.2avg / 10

North Branford School District

School District · Northford, Connecticut

Students: 1,541
Teachers (FTE): 145

Avg Rating

7.2

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,541

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.6:1

How this district compares

Connecticut rank

#40 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.8

above Connecticut avg

Per-pupil spending

$26,491

+$1,486 vs Connecticut median

District size

1,541 students

Smaller than Connecticut median

The short answer

North Branford School District ranks #40 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. North Branford School District's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are North Branford Intermediate School (6.7/10), Totoket Valley Elementary School (6.4/10), and North Branford High School (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Totoket Valley Elementary School

STAAR proficiency rose +3.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among North Branford School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in North Branford School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1North Branford Intermediate School6.7 / 10
2Totoket Valley Elementary School6.4 / 10
3North Branford High School6.3 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About North Branford School District

North Branford School District is a Northford, Connecticut school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,541 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.6:1. District-level spending was $26,491 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.2/10, North Branford School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is North Branford Intermediate School, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.

In standardized testing, North Branford School District students show an average math proficiency of 58.5% and ELA proficiency of 64.6%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency58.5%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency64.6%
School
State
Not reported

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

Schools in North Branford School District

4 schools

District Details

State
Connecticut
City
Northford
Total Enrollment
1,541
Teachers (FTE)
145
District spending per student
$26,491NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in North Branford School District?

North Branford School District has 4 schools in total — 2 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 North Branford School District?

The average composite rating for North Branford School District is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in North Branford School District?

North Branford School District's district-level spending was $26,491 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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

The average student-teacher ratio in North Branford School District is 10.6:1.

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

North Branford Intermediate School is the highest-rated school in North Branford School District with a composite score of 6.7/10.

What are the test scores in North Branford School District?

Across schools in North Branford School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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

North Branford School District has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 4 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
7.2/10
Math Proficiency
58.5%
ELA Proficiency
64.6%

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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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