Top Rankings
Regional School District 05 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,105 students in Regional School District 05. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Regional School District 05 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,001 Schools
# Students
2,105 Students
496,954 Students
# Teachers
183 Teachers
40,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Regional School District 05, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#43 out of 198 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
51%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.66
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,260 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
326 Students
25,944 Students
% Asian Students
15%
5%
# Hispanic Students
161 Students
142,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
29%
# Black Students
70 Students
61,808 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
1,468 Students
243,438 Students
% White Students
70%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
75 Students
21,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
13,605
# Students in K Grade:
-
35,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
33,504
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
35,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
35,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
36,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
36,780
# Students in 7th Grade:
353
37,886
# Students in 8th Grade:
357
38,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
328
43,474
# Students in 10th Grade:
359
39,414
# Students in 11th Grade:
324
37,413
# Students in 12th Grade:
384
37,541
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,721 is higher than the state median of $25,998. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,961 is higher than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,721
$25,998
Spending / Student
$27,961
$25,071
Best Regional School District 05 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amity Regional High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25 Newton Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 397-4830
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 397-4830
Grades: 9-12
| 1,395 students
Rank: #22.
Amity Middle School: Orange
(Math: 52% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Ohman Ave.
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 392-3200
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 392-3200
Grades: 7-8
| 355 students
Rank: #33.
Amity Middle School: Bethany
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
190 Luke Hill Rd.
Bethany, CT 06524
(203) 393-3102
Bethany, CT 06524
(203) 393-3102
Grades: 7-8
| 355 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Regional School District 05?
Regional School District 05 manages 3 public schools serving 2,105 students.
What is the rank of Regional School District 05?
Regional School District 05 is ranked #42 out of 196 school districts in Connecticut (top 30%) 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: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Regional School District 05?
70% of Regional School District 05 students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Regional School District 05?
Regional School District 05 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Regional School District 05's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,961 is higher than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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