Top Rankings
Bristol 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 14 public schools serving 7,416 students in Bristol School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Bristol School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,001 Schools
# Students
7,416 Students
496,954 Students
# Teachers
578 Teachers
40,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Bristol 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 89% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#139 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.66
# American Indian Students
6 Students
1,260 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
249 Students
25,944 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,595 Students
142,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
35%
29%
# Black Students
547 Students
61,808 Students
% Black Students
8%
13%
# White Students
3,644 Students
243,438 Students
% White Students
49%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
373 Students
21,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
278
13,605
# Students in K Grade:
524
35,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
495
33,504
# Students in 2nd Grade:
559
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
472
35,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
535
35,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
530
36,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
560
36,780
# Students in 7th Grade:
539
37,886
# Students in 8th Grade:
578
38,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
668
43,474
# Students in 10th Grade:
598
39,414
# Students in 11th Grade:
587
37,413
# Students in 12th Grade:
493
37,541
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,193 is higher than the state median of $25,998. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,795 is higher than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$209 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$206 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,193
$25,998
Spending / Student
$27,795
$25,071
Best Bristol School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edgewood School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
345 Mix St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7827
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7827
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #22.
Ellen P. Hubbell School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
90 West Washington St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7842
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7842
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #33.
Ivy Drive School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
160 Ivy Dr.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7844
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7844
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #44.
Mountain View School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
71 Vera Rd.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7726
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7726
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #55.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
530 Stevens St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7839
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7839
Grades: 6-8
| 386 students
Rank: #66.
Bristol Central High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
480 Wolcott St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7735
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7735
Grades: 9-12
| 1,218 students
Rank: #77.
Chippens Hill Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
551 Peacedale St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-3881
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-3881
Grades: 6-8
| 691 students
Rank: #88.
Bristol Eastern High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
632 King St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7876
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7876
Grades: 9-12
| 1,128 students
Rank: #99.
Greene-hills School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
718 Pine St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7822
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7822
Grades: PK-8
| 885 students
Rank: #1010.
South Side School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21 Tuttle Rd.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7812
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7812
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #1111.
Stafford School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
212 Louisiana Ave.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7824
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7824
Grades: K-5
| 340 students
Rank: #1212.
West Bristol School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Clark Avenue
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7815
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7815
Grades: K-8
| 866 students
Rank: n/an/a
70 Memorial Boulevard
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 584-7007
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 584-7007
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Bristol Early Childhood Center-becc
Special Education School
240 Stafford Avenue
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7072
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7072
Grades: PK
| 116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bristol School District?
Bristol School District manages 14 public schools serving 7,416 students.
What is the rank of Bristol School District?
Bristol School District is ranked #139 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 Bristol School District?
49% of Bristol School District students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bristol School District?
Bristol School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Bristol School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,795 is higher than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
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