Regional School District 05

25 Newton Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Regional School District 05 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,105 students in Regional School District 05. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Regional School District 05 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), 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
3 Schools
1,001 Schools
# Students
2,105 Students
496,954 Students
# Teachers
183 Teachers
40,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Regional School District 05, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CT)
#43 out of 198 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Regional School District 05, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
53%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Regional School District 05 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
75%
51%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Regional School District 05 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
96%
90%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Regional School District 05 and public school graduation rate of CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.66
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,260 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
326 Students
25,944 Students
% Asian Students
15%
5%
# Hispanic Students
161 Students
142,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
29%
# Black Students
70 Students
61,808 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
1,468 Students
243,438 Students
% White Students
70%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
75 Students
21,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
13,605
# Students in K Grade:
-
35,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
33,504
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
35,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
35,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
36,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
36,780
# Students in 7th Grade:
353
37,886
# Students in 8th Grade:
357
38,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
328
43,474
# Students in 10th Grade:
359
39,414
# Students in 11th Grade:
324
37,413
# Students in 12th Grade:
384
37,541
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,721 is higher than the state median of $25,998. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,961 is higher than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CT)
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$12,920 MM
This chart display total revenue of Regional School District 05 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$59 MM
$12,459 MM
This chart display total spending of Regional School District 05 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$29,721
$25,998
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Regional School District 05 and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$27,961
$25,071
This chart display average spending per public school student in Regional School District 05 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Regional School District 05 Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amity Regional High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
25 Newton Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 397-4830
Grades: 9-12
| 1,395 students
Rank: #22.
Amity Middle School: Orange
(Math: 52% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Ohman Ave.
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 392-3200
Grades: 7-8
| 355 students
Rank: #33.
Amity Middle School: Bethany
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
190 Luke Hill Rd.
Bethany, CT 06524
(203) 393-3102
Grades: 7-8
| 355 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Regional School District 05?
Regional School District 05 manages 3 public schools serving 2,105 students.
What is the rank of Regional School District 05?
Regional School District 05 is ranked #42 out of 196 school districts in Connecticut (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Regional School District 05?
70% of Regional School District 05 students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Regional School District 05?
Regional School District 05 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Regional School District 05's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,961 is higher than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: 07-12
  • Enrollment: 2,105 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 96% (Top 20% in CT)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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