Top Rankings
Regional School District 05 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,100 students in Regional School District 05. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Regional School District 05 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,008 Schools
# Students
2,100 Students
490,241 Students
# Teachers
191 Teachers
40,264 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Regional School District 05, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#20 out of 198 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Graduation Rate
96%
88.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)7.7%
19.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.68
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
12%
32%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
65%
46%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,329 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,922. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,320 is less than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$14,669 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$57 MM
$14,214 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$29,329
$29,922
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$27,320
$28,995
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Regional School District 05 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amity Middle School Bethany
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
190 Luke Hill Rd.
Bethany, CT 06524
(203) 393-3102
Bethany, CT 06524
(203) 393-3102
Gr: 7-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Amity Regional High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25 Newton Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 397-4830
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 397-4830
Gr: 9-12 | 1,347 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Amity Middle School Orange
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Ohman Ave.
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 392-3200
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 392-3200
Gr: 7-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Regional School District 05?
Regional School District 05 manages 3 public schools serving 2,100 students.
What is the rank of Regional School District 05?
Regional School District 05 is ranked #20 out of 195 school districts in Connecticut (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Regional School District 05?
65% of Regional School District 05 students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Regional School District 05's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,320 is less than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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