Groton School District

1300 Flanders Road
Mystic, CT 06355
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Groton 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 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,052 students in Groton 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 Groton School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
4,052 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
351 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Groton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CT)
#121 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
40%
41%
54%
50%
47%
47%
85%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.68
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
6%
5%
% Hispanic
26%
31%
% Black
7%
12%
% White
46%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $34,550 is higher than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,134 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CT)
Total Revenue
$140 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$134 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,550
$26,157
Spending / Student
$33,134
$25,225

Best Groton School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northeast Academy Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
115 Oslo Street
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 572-5852
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Thames River Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
250 Brandegee Avenue
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 980-8230
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Robert E. Fitch High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 Groton Long Point Road
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,019 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Charles Barnum Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
68 Briar Hill Rd.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5640
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Poquonnock Rd.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5608
Gr: K-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Groton Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Groton Long Point Road
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 446-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Mystic River Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Fish Town Rd
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 980-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Groton School District?
Groton School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,052 students.
What is the rank of Groton School District?
Groton School District is ranked #121 out of 197 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Groton School District?
46% of Groton School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Groton School District?
Groton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Groton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,134 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,052 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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