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East Haven School District

35 Wheelbarrow Lane
East Haven, CT 06513
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,867 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
2,867 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
242 Teachers
40,668 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 197 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.
This School District
State Average (CT)
#158 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
27%
41%
42%
50%
39%
47%
77%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
42%
31%
% Black
6%
12%
% White
45%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,903 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,839 is less than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CT)
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,903
$26,157
Spending / Student
$23,839
$25,225

Best East Haven School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dominick H. Ferrara School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
22 Maynard Rd.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3318
Gr: 3-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Carbone School/east Haven Academy
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Tyler St.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3219
Gr: 1-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Grove J. Tuttle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
108 Prospect St.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3315
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Momauguin School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
99 Cosey Beach Rd.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3321
Gr: K-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Joseph Melillo Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
67 Hudson St.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3227
Gr: 6-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
East Haven High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Wheelbarrow Ln.
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 468-3254
Gr: 9-12 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Deer Run School
311 Foxon Rd.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3324
Gr: PK-2 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
54 Gerrish Ave.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3305
Gr: PK | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Haven School District?
East Haven School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,867 students.
What is the rank of East Haven School District?
East Haven School District is ranked #160 out of 197 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?
45% of East Haven School District students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 $23,839 is less than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,867 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 77% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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