For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,110 students in New Fairfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in New Fairfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,001 Schools
# Students
2,110 Students
496,954 Students
# Teachers
170 Teachers
40,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
New Fairfield School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 196 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#58 out of 198 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.66
# American Indian Students
7 Students
1,260 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
25,944 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
346 Students
142,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
29%
# Black Students
32 Students
61,808 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
1,632 Students
243,438 Students
% White Students
77%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
62 Students
21,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
68
13,605
# Students in K Grade:
129
35,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
136
33,504
# Students in 2nd Grade:
153
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
132
35,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
159
35,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
151
36,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
175
36,780
# Students in 7th Grade:
159
37,886
# Students in 8th Grade:
183
38,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
169
43,474
# Students in 10th Grade:
176
39,414
# Students in 11th Grade:
142
37,413
# Students in 12th Grade:
178
37,541
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,333 is higher than the state median of $25,998. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,378 is higher than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,333
$25,998
Spending / Student
$26,378
$25,071
Best New Fairfield School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Fairfield High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
54 Gillotti Rd.
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5800
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 665 students
Rank: #22.
New Fairfield Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
56 Gillotti Rd.
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5885
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5885
Grades: 6-8
| 517 students
Rank: #33.
Meeting House Hill School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24 Gillotti Rd.
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5905
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5905
Grades: 3-5
| 442 students
Rank: n/an/a
12 Gillotti Rd.
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5940
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5940
Grades: PK-2
| 486 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Fairfield School District?
New Fairfield School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,110 students.
What is the rank of New Fairfield School District?
New Fairfield School District is ranked #59 out of 196 school districts in Connecticut (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in New Fairfield School District?
77% of New Fairfield School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Fairfield School District?
New Fairfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is New Fairfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,378 is higher than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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