New London School District
Top Rankings
New London School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,248 students in New London School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in New London School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
8 Schools
997 Schools
# Students
3,248 Students
496,362 Students
# Teachers
263 Teachers
40,296 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
New London 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 78% has increased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#191 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
51%
Graduation Rate
78%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.66
# American Indian Students
19 Students
1,250 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
43 Students
26,261 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,756 Students
136,509 Students
% Hispanic Students
54%
28%
# Black Students
562 Students
62,066 Students
% Black Students
17%
13%
# White Students
476 Students
249,803 Students
% White Students
15%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
484 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
386 Students
19,989 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
33
11,342
# Students in K Grade:
163
31,823
# Students in 1st Grade:
319
35,157
# Students in 2nd Grade:
272
34,865
# Students in 3rd Grade:
276
35,362
# Students in 4th Grade:
312
36,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
294
36,487
# Students in 6th Grade:
207
37,748
# Students in 7th Grade:
209
38,608
# Students in 8th Grade:
224
39,891
# Students in 9th Grade:
250
41,778
# Students in 10th Grade:
247
40,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
210
38,676
# Students in 12th Grade:
232
38,557
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,332 is higher than the state median of $24,008. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,874 is higher than the state median of $23,951. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$89 MM
$35 MM
Spending
$88 MM
$35 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,332
$24,008
Spending / Student
$25,874
$23,951
Best New London School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 28% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
74 Grove Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6070
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6070
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
Science And Technology Magnet School Of Southeastern Connect
Magnet School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
490 Jefferson Ave
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6496
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6496
Grades: 6-12
| 470 students
Rank: #33.
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 14% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
37 Beech Drive
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6060
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6060
Grades: K-5
| 494 students
Rank: #44.
Harbor Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
432 Montauk Avenue
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6040
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6040
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #55.
New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
36 Waller Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 449-6800
New London, CT 06320
(860) 449-6800
Grades: 6-11
| 235 students
Rank: #66.
C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet
Magnet School
Math: 8% | Reading: 10%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 Mercer Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6050
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6050
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #77.
New London High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
490 Jefferson Ave.
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6400
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 537 students
Rank: #88.
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School
Math: ≤1% | Reading: 16%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
36 Waller St.
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6480
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6480
Grades: 6-8
| 337 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New London School District?
New London School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,248 students.
What is the rank of New London School District?
New London School District is ranked #190 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in New London School District?
54% of New London School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New London School District?
New London School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is New London School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,874 is higher than the state median of $23,951. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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