Cheshire School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 7 public schools in Cheshire School District, serving 4,250 students. Cheshire School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Connecticut.
- Public schools in Cheshire School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 57% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
- The top ranked public schools in Cheshire School District are Highland School, Chapman School and Norton School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is more than the Connecticut public school average of 12:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Cheshire School District |
| School District Website | http://www.cheshire.k12.ct.us/ |
| School District Phone Number | (203) 250-2400 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CT) |
| # of Schools | 7 Schools | 1,031 Schools |
| # of Students | 4,250 Students | 519,710 Students |
| # of Teachers | 329 Teachers | 42,535 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 |
District Comparison
- Cheshire School District, which is ranked within the9/, top 20% of all 198 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018 school year.10
- The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (CT) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 57% |
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| Graduation Rate | 95% | 90% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 7 Students | 1,370 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 417 Students | 27,001 Students |
| % Asian Students | 10% | 5% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 233 Students | 127,615 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 5% | 25% |
| # of Black Students | 112 Students | 65,686 Students |
| % Black Students | 3% | 13% |
| # of White Students | 3,395 Students | 280,407 Students |
| % White Students | 80% | 54% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 640 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 86 Students | 16,991 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 97 | 14,219 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 257 | 35,941 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 251 | 36,485 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 283 | 36,471 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 272 | 37,688 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 278 | 38,546 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 318 | 39,829 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 310 | 39,247 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 365 | 39,751 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 418 | 39,847 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 358 | 42,608 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 339 | 40,348 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 371 | 39,804 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 333 | 38,926 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $15,255 in this school district is less than the state average of 21667. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $14,780 is less than the state average of $18,999. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CT) |
| Total Revenue | $71 MM | 30940000 |
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| Spending | $69 MM | $7 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $15,255 | 21667 |
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| Spending / Student | $14,780 | 18999 |
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Cheshire School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Highland School Math: 75% | Reading: 81%
Rank:9/, Top 20%490 Highland Ave.10
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-0335
Grades: K-6 | 721 students
- Chapman School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:9/, Top 20%38 Country Club Rd.10
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-3591
Grades: K-6 | 313 students
- Norton School Math: 73% | Reading: 79%
Rank:9/, Top 20%414 North Brooksvale Rd.10
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-7283
Grades: K-6 | 400 students
- Doolittle School Math: 67% | Reading: 74%
Rank:8/, Top 30%735 Cornwall Ave.10
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-3549
Grades: 1-6 | 456 students
- Cheshire High School Math: 59% | Reading: 81%
Rank:8/, Top 30%525 South Main St.10
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 250-2511
Grades: 9-12 | 1,401 student
- Dodd Middle School Math: 60% | Reading: 77%
Rank:8/, Top 30%100 Park Place10
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-3249
Grades: 7-8 | 783 students
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