Top Rankings
Newington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,899 students in Newington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Newington School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,001 Schools
# Students
3,899 Students
496,954 Students
# Teachers
294 Teachers
40,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Newington 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#113 out of 200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Graduation Rate
96%
89%
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
361 Students
25,944 Students
% Asian Students
9%
5%
# Hispanic Students
961 Students
142,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
29%
# Black Students
222 Students
61,808 Students
% Black Students
6%
13%
# White Students
2,142 Students
243,438 Students
% White Students
55%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
205 Students
21,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
92
13,605
# Students in K Grade:
252
35,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
255
33,504
# Students in 2nd Grade:
277
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
286
35,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
247
35,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
279
36,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
283
36,780
# Students in 7th Grade:
308
37,886
# Students in 8th Grade:
311
38,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
352
43,474
# Students in 10th Grade:
316
39,414
# Students in 11th Grade:
324
37,413
# Students in 12th Grade:
317
37,541
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,546 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,998. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,411 is less than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$95 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,546
$25,998
Spending / Student
$24,411
$25,071
Best Newington School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anna Reynolds School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
85 Reservoir Rd.
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 521-7830
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 521-7830
Grades: PK-4
| 387 students
Rank: #22.
John Paterson School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Church St.
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-4657
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-4657
Grades: PK-4
| 396 students
Rank: #33.
Ruth Chaffee School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
160 Superior Ave.
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-4687
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-4687
Grades: PK-4
| 319 students
Rank: #44.
Newington High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
605 Willard Ave.
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-5611
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-5611
Grades: 9-12
| 1,309 students
Rank: #55.
Elizabeth Green School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 Thomas St.
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-3394
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-3394
Grades: PK-4
| 307 students
Rank: #66.
Martin Kellogg Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
155 Harding Ave.
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-5418
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-5418
Grades: 5-8
| 580 students
Rank: #77.
John Wallace Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
71 Halleran Dr.
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 667-5888
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 667-5888
Grades: 5-8
| 601 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newington School District?
Newington School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,899 students.
What is the rank of Newington School District?
Newington School District is ranked #116 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newington School District?
55% of Newington School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newington School District?
Newington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Newington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,411 is less than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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