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Francis Walsh Intermediate School

185 Damascus Rd.
Branford, CT 06405
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 767 students in grades 5-8, Francis Walsh Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 767 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 50% in CT
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Francis Walsh Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Francis Walsh Intermediate School's student population of 767 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
767 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Francis Walsh Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Francis Walsh Intermediate School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#461 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Francis Walsh Intermediate School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Francis Walsh Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Francis Walsh Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Francis Walsh Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
6%
5%
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Hispanic
15%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Francis Walsh Intermediate School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Francis Walsh Intermediate School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
71%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Francis Walsh Intermediate School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Francis Walsh Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Francis Walsh Intermediate School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Francis Walsh Intermediate School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Francis Walsh Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Francis Walsh Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Francis Walsh Intermediate School's ranking?
Francis Walsh Intermediate School is ranked #461 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Francis Walsh Intermediate School?
767 students attend Francis Walsh Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Francis Walsh Intermediate School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Francis Walsh Intermediate School?
Francis Walsh Intermediate School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Francis Walsh Intermediate School offer ?
Francis Walsh Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Francis Walsh Intermediate School part of?
Francis Walsh Intermediate School is part of Branford School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 767 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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