Top Rankings
East Haddam School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 989 students in East Haddam School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in East Haddam School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
989 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
East Haddam School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#80 out of 200 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
50%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%

Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.68
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,203 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
26,040 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
65 Students
152,114 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
31%
# Black Students
5 Students
60,859 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
874 Students
229,662 Students
% White Students
88%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
484 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
29 Students
23,049 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
47
14,536
# Students in K Grade:
81
34,031
# Students in 1st Grade:
82
34,805
# Students in 2nd Grade:
69
36,350
# Students in 3rd Grade:
75
34,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
68
36,068
# Students in 5th Grade:
69
36,193
# Students in 6th Grade:
83
36,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
66
36,979
# Students in 8th Grade:
85
37,304
# Students in 9th Grade:
64
41,217
# Students in 10th Grade:
66
39,783
# Students in 11th Grade:
69
38,905
# Students in 12th Grade:
65
36,857
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,251 is higher than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,167 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$12,920 MM

Spending
$27 MM
$12,459 MM

Revenue / Student
$28,251
$26,157

Spending / Student
$27,167
$25,225

Best East Haddam School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nathan Hale-ray High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15 School Drive
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 873-5065
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 873-5065
Grades: 9-12
| 264 students
Rank: #22.
East Haddam Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45 Joe Williams Rd.
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 873-5076
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 873-5076
Grades: PK-3
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
Nathan Hale-ray Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
73 Clark Gates Rd.
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 873-5081
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 873-5081
Grades: 4-8
| 371 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Haddam School District?
East Haddam School District manages 3 public schools serving 989 students.
What is the rank of East Haddam School District?
East Haddam School District is ranked #83 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Haddam School District?
88% of East Haddam School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Haddam School District?
East Haddam School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is East Haddam School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,167 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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