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Schools in East Lyme · East Lyme School District

East Lyme’s public schools outscore 72% of Connecticut districts

In East Lyme, 56% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Connecticut average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving East Lyme, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Connecticut, not nationally.

#46of 152 Connecticut townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Connecticut state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
67%
▲ 16 pts vs CT 50%
2021–22
Math proficiency
56%
▲ 16 pts vs CT 40%
2021–22
Graduate on time
96%
▲ 8 pts vs CT 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$26.8K
▲ 3% vs CT $25.9K
FY2024
Students per teacher
10.7
CT 12.2 · smaller classes
Schools in town
7
2,411 students on the public path
In brief

East Lyme’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 175 Connecticut towns with household incomes within a quarter of East Lyme’s, its schools beat 77%, higher than their 72% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 67% and math 56% in spring 2022, against 50% and 40% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $26,780 per student, against $25,892 across Connecticut (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Three elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 5 the district’s path is East Lyme Middle School, then East Lyme High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

The Light House Voc Ed Center (private) and Lighthouse Voc-Ed Center Learning Campus (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind East Lyme’s grade

B+ Test scoresB+ Graduation

B+: better than 72% of Connecticut school districts, #46 of 152 Connecticut towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Connecticut average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

Connecticut school districts we grade (199)Better than 72%
Lower resultsHigher results
Connecticut towns with similar household incomes (175)Better than 77%
BA−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,284 test results and a graduating class of 258 could put East Lyme anywhere from B to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 96% of East Lyme’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,284 in math, 1,285 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve East Lyme, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–43 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressA−
5–8East Lyme Middle SchoolEast Lyme School DistrictB+
9–12East Lyme High SchoolEast Lyme School DistrictA

East Lyme’s public schools are run by East Lyme School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

East Lyme School DistrictGrades K–12 · 5 schools · 2,411 students, down 5% since 2020–21 · 10.7 per teacher (CT 12.2)
$26,780CT $25,892 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading67%
State average 50.5% · 1285 students tested
Math56%
State average 39.8% · 1284 students tested

East Lyme vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Connecticut towns that share East Lyme’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
East LymeB+East Lyme
Old LymeARegional School District 18
WaterfordB−Waterford
LymeARegional School District 18
SalemASalem

Every school in East Lyme

7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Connecticut’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in East Lymeby address
Lillie B. Haynes School
Elementary · Grades K–4 · Niantic
A−
365 students11:1Rate it →
Flanders School
Elementary · Grades K–4
A−
242 students11:1Rate it →
Niantic Center School
Elementary · Grades K–4 · Niantic
A−
198 students10:1Rate it →
East Lyme Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8 · Niantic
B+
716 students12:1Rate it →
East Lyme High School
High · Grades 9–12
A
890 students10:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
The Light House Voc Ed Center
Grades 2–12 · Niantic
Private · Special education
28 students9:1Rate it →
Lighthouse Voc-Ed Center Learning Campus
Grades 2–12 · Niantic
Private · Special education
26 students9:1Rate it →

Questions about East Lyme’s schools

Are East Lyme’s schools good?

By Connecticut’s own tests, yes: the public schools East Lyme children attend outscore 72% of Connecticut’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #46 of 152 Connecticut towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 77%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is East Lyme in?

East Lyme School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 2,411 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do East Lyme kids go to high school?

East Lyme High School, with 890 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is East Lyme’s graduation rate?

96% of the class of 2023 in East Lyme School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Connecticut.

How much does East Lyme spend per student?

$26,780 in East Lyme School District (FY2024), against $25,892 across Connecticut. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in East Lyme?

Yes: The Light House Voc Ed Center (special education, grades 2–12, 28 students) and Lighthouse Voc-Ed Center Learning Campus (special education, grades 2–12, 26 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Connecticut. Stars are from neighbors.