Top Rankings
Area Cooperative Educational Services School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,097 students in Area Cooperative Educational Services School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Area Cooperative Educational Services School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
1,097 Students
490,969 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
40,319 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Area Cooperative Educational Services School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 195 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#178 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.2%
19.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
36%
32%
% Black
32%
12%
% White
23%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $88,904 is higher than the state median of $26,315. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $77,594 is higher than the state median of $25,377. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$98 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$85 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$88,904
$26,315
Spending / Student
$77,594
$25,377
Best Area Cooperative Educational Services School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aces At Chase
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
565 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 639-8403
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 639-8403
Gr: 6-9 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
88 Bassett Road
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 281-9668
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 281-9668
Gr: K-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
The Bridge At Aces
Alternative School
261 Skiff Street
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 507-5545
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 507-5545
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Area Cooperative Educational Services School District?
Area Cooperative Educational Services School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,097 students.
What is the rank of Area Cooperative Educational Services School District?
Area Cooperative Educational Services School District is ranked #168 out of 195 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Area Cooperative Educational Services School District?
36% of Area Cooperative Educational Services School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Area Cooperative Educational Services School District?
Area Cooperative Educational Services School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Area Cooperative Educational Services School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $77,594 is higher than the state median of $25,377. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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