Wealth: We are generally less wealthy.

*We have 83% of the wealth of the DRGD average town and 101% of the similar-size town average . (Based on average of 1999 income per capita and 2005 Equalized Grand List per capita).

Spending: Our spending is comparable.

*Our Non-education spending per capita is 84% of the similar-size town average. (2005-06).
*Our Net education spending per pupil is 97% of the DRGD average (2005-06)

Tax Effort: Our total tax effort is above average. Education tax effort is above average. Non-education tax effort is below the average of similar-size towns. (For a discussion of ways to measure tax effort see Tax Effort page.)

*Our Net Equalized education mill rate is 124% of the DRGD average. (2005-06)

*Our Non-education equalized mill rate is 95% of the similar-size town average. (2005-06)

Test Scores (re. DRGD only): Our test scores are above average.

*Our CMT score (average of reading, writing and math for Grades 4,6 & 8) is 103% of the DRGD average. Grade 4, however, is 96% of average.
*Our CAP score (average of 3 areas for Grade 10) is 105% of the DRGD average.
*Our combined SAT score is 100% of the DRGD average.

Note score results are based on data for latest available 3 years, typically 2004, 05,and 06.