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 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,075 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 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
2,075 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
183 Teachers
40,668 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 197 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Graduation Rate
96%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
5%
% Hispanic
9%
31%
% Black
4%
12%
% White
68%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,150 is higher than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,365 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,150
$26,157
Spending / Student
$28,365
$25,225
Best Regional School District 05 Public Schools (2025-26)
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 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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 | 1,364 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Regional School District 05?
Regional School District 05 manages 3 public schools serving 2,075 students.
What is the rank of Regional School District 05?
Regional School District 05 is ranked #20 out of 197 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?
68% of Regional School District 05 students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
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 $28,365 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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