Top Rankings
Stamford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 15,631 students in Stamford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Stamford School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
21 Schools
1,001 Schools
# Students
15,631 Students
496,954 Students
# Teachers
1,233 Teachers
40,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Stamford School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 85% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#134 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.66
# American Indian Students
20 Students
1,260 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,035 Students
25,944 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
7,475 Students
142,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
48%
29%
# Black Students
2,189 Students
61,808 Students
% Black Students
14%
13%
# White Students
4,331 Students
243,438 Students
% White Students
28%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
566 Students
21,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
13,605
# Students in K Grade:
1,216
35,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,155
33,504
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,236
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,179
35,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,167
35,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,192
36,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,196
36,780
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,189
37,886
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,219
38,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,572
43,474
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,265
39,414
# Students in 11th Grade:
962
37,413
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,083
37,541
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,448 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,998. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,610 is less than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$398 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$385 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,448
$25,998
Spending / Student
$24,610
$25,071
Best Stamford School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Strawberry Hill An Ext. Of Rogers International
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Strawberry Hill Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-6600
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-6600
Grades: K-6
| 659 students
Rank: #22.
The Of Information Technology & Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
411 High Ridge Road
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4336
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4336
Grades: 9-12
| 625 students
Rank: #33.
Rogers International School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 Blachley Road
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4560
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4560
Grades: K-8
| 755 students
Rank: #44.
Hart School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
61 Adams Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-5082
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-5082
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: #55.
Stamford High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
55 Strawberry Hill Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4223
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4223
Grades: 9-12
| 1,972 students
Rank: #66.
Scofield Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
641 Scofieldtown Rd.
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 977-2750
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 977-2750
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
Rank: #77.
Westover School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
412 Stillwater Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4572
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4572
Grades: K-5
| 534 students
Rank: #88.
Westhill High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Roxbury Rd.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4477
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4477
Grades: 9-12
| 2,285 students
Rank: #99.
Northeast School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
82 Scofieldtown Rd.
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 977-4469
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 977-4469
Grades: K-5
| 564 students
Rank: #1010.
Davenport Ridge School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Newfield Ave.
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4291
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4291
Grades: K-5
| 611 students
Rank: #1111.
Stillmeadow School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Stillwater Rd.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4507
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4507
Grades: K-5
| 629 students
Rank: #1212.
Julia A. Stark School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
398 Glenbrook Rd.
Stamford, CT 06906
(203) 977-4583
Stamford, CT 06906
(203) 977-4583
Grades: K-5
| 574 students
Rank: #1313.
Roxbury School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
751 Westhill Rd.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4287
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4287
Grades: K-5
| 562 students
Rank: #1414.
Newfield School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
345 Pepper Ridge Rd.
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4282
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4282
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #1515.
Springdale School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1127 Hope St.
Stamford, CT 06907
(203) 977-4575
Stamford, CT 06907
(203) 977-4575
Grades: K-5
| 548 students
Rank: #1616.
K. T. Murphy School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19 Horton St.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4516
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4516
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
Rank: #1717.
Dolan School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 Toms Rd.
Stamford, CT 06906
(203) 977-4441
Stamford, CT 06906
(203) 977-4441
Grades: 6-8
| 626 students
Rank: #1818.
Turn Of River School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
117 Vine Rd.
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4284
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4284
Grades: 6-8
| 672 students
Rank: #1919.
Toquam Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
123 Ridgewood Ave.
Stamford, CT 06907
(203) 977-4556
Stamford, CT 06907
(203) 977-4556
Grades: K-5
| 570 students
Rank: #2020.
Cloonan School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11 West North St.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4544
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4544
Grades: 6-8
| 625 students
Rank: #2121.
Rippowam Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
381 High Ridge Rd.
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-5255
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-5255
Grades: 6-8
| 746 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Stamford School District?
Stamford School District manages 21 public schools serving 15,631 students.
What is the rank of Stamford School District?
Stamford School District is ranked #137 out of 196 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stamford School District?
48% of Stamford School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stamford School District?
Stamford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Stamford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,610 is less than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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