Norwich School District

90 Town Street
Norwich, CT 06360
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,157 students in Norwich School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Norwich School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,001 Schools
# Students
3,157 Students
496,954 Students
# Teachers
251 Teachers
40,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Norwich 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 21-39% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CT)
#174 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Norwich   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
19%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Norwich   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
29%
51%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Norwich   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
21-39%
90%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Norwich   School District and public school graduation rate of CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.75
0.66
# American Indian Students
17 Students
1,260 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
205 Students
25,944 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,147 Students
142,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
29%
# Black Students
591 Students
61,808 Students
% Black Students
19%
13%
# White Students
885 Students
243,438 Students
% White Students
28%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
300 Students
21,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
134
13,605
# Students in K Grade:
297
35,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
326
33,504
# Students in 2nd Grade:
340
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
340
35,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
359
35,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
328
36,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
356
36,780
# Students in 7th Grade:
336
37,886
# Students in 8th Grade:
341
38,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
43,474
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
39,414
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
37,413
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
37,541
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $37,727 is higher than the state median of $25,998. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,553 is higher than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CT)
Total Revenue
$119 MM
$12,920 MM
This chart display total revenue of Norwich   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$119 MM
$12,459 MM
This chart display total spending of Norwich   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$37,727
$25,998
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Norwich   School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$37,553
$25,071
This chart display average spending per public school student in Norwich   School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Norwich School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas W. Mahan School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
94 Salem Tpke.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4205
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
Rank: #22.
Samuel Huntington School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
80 West Town St.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4204
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Rank: #33.
Moriarty Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 26% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Lawlor Ln.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4206
Grades: K-5
| 395 students
Rank: #44.
Veterans' Memorial School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
80 Crouch Ave.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4209
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #55.
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 15% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Mahan Dr.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4211
Grades: 6-8
| 638 students
Rank: #66.
Uncas Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
280 Elizabeth St.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4208
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
Rank: #77.
John B. Stanton School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
386 New London Tpke.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4207
Grades: K-5
| 383 students
Rank: #88.
Wequonnoc Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
155 Providence St.
Taftville, CT 06380
(860) 823-4210
Grades: K-5
| 230 students
Rank: #99.
Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 9% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15 Teachers Dr.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4212
Grades: 6-8
| 395 students
Rank: n/an/a
526 East Main St.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4201
Grades: PK
| 101 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Norwich School District?
Norwich School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,157 students.
What is the rank of Norwich School District?
Norwich School District is ranked #176 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 Norwich School District?
36% of Norwich School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norwich School District?
Norwich School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Norwich School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,553 is higher than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,157 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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