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#487 of 990 schools in CT
Top 49% in state
Francis Walsh Intermediate School
Middle School · Branford School District · Branford, CT
A Branford School District middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
185 Damascus Rd., Branford, CT 06405
- Math 44% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Francis Walsh Intermediate School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Francis Walsh Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,718/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Branford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,223
Median home value
$388,300
Median rent
$1,529/mo
College educated
49.5%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celc Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–7 | 1.8 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| North Branford Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Joseph Melillo Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 4.4 mi | 475 | Compare → |
| A. Baldwin Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 5–6 | 4.9 mi | 483 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Branford School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $28,336NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Francis Walsh Intermediate School is listed in Branford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Francis Walsh Intermediate School
Francis Walsh Intermediate School is a public middle school in Branford, CT, part of Branford School District, serving approximately 795 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #487 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Francis Walsh Intermediate School
What grades does Francis Walsh Intermediate School serve?
Francis Walsh Intermediate School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Francis Walsh Intermediate School?
Francis Walsh Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 795 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis Walsh Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis Walsh Intermediate School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Francis Walsh Intermediate School rank in CT?
Francis Walsh Intermediate School ranks #487 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Francis Walsh Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Francis Walsh Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Francis Walsh Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Francis Walsh Intermediate School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Francis Walsh Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Francis Walsh Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Francis Walsh Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Francis Walsh Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Francis Walsh Intermediate School?
36.7% of students at Francis Walsh Intermediate School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 795
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.2%
- Phone
- (203) 488-8317
- Area population (ZIP 06405)
- 28,090
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 54.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06405; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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