Learn School District

44 Hatchetts Hill Road
Old Lyme, CT 06371
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Learn School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,295 students in Learn 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 Learn School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% 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
4 Schools
1,008 Schools
# Students
1,295 Students
490,241 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
40,264 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Learn 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CT)
#134 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

37%
41%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

48%
50%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

50-54%
47%
(21-22)
≥95%
89%
(2022-23)
24.5%
19.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.68

Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
41%
32%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
8%
12%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% White
34%
46%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $54,296 is higher than the state median of $29,922. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,200 is higher than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CT)
Total Revenue
$70 MM
$14,669 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$44 MM
$14,214 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$54,296
$29,922

Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$34,200
$28,995

Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Best Learn School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marine Science Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
130 Shennecossett Road
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 434-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
574 New London Turnpike
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 215-9055
Gr: 11-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Regional Multicultural Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Bulkeley Place
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-7775
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
The Friendship School
Magnet School
24 Rope Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 447-4049
Gr: PK | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Learn School District?
Learn School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,295 students.
What is the rank of Learn School District?
Learn School District is ranked #127 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 Learn School District?
41% of Learn School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Learn School District?
Learn School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Learn School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,200 is higher than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,295 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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