Regional School District 15

286 Whittemore Road
Middlebury, CT 06762
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,508 students in Regional School District 15. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Regional School District 15 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,001 Schools
# Students
3,508 Students
496,954 Students
# Teachers
279 Teachers
40,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Regional School District 15, which is ranked within the top 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 94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CT)
#55 out of 198 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Regional School District 15, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
56%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Regional School District 15 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.
64%
51%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Regional School District 15 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.
94%
90%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Regional School District 15 and public school graduation rate of CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.66
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,260 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
172 Students
25,944 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
269 Students
142,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
29%
# Black Students
87 Students
61,808 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
2,852 Students
243,438 Students
% White Students
81%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
120 Students
21,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
58
13,605
# Students in K Grade:
263
35,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
218
33,504
# Students in 2nd Grade:
256
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
286
35,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
256
35,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
252
36,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
254
36,780
# Students in 7th Grade:
266
37,886
# Students in 8th Grade:
276
38,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
252
43,474
# Students in 10th Grade:
272
39,414
# Students in 11th Grade:
282
37,413
# Students in 12th Grade:
317
37,541
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,111 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,998. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,652 is less than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CT)
Total Revenue
$88 MM
$12,920 MM
This chart display total revenue of Regional School District 15 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$87 MM
$12,459 MM
This chart display total spending of Regional School District 15 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$25,111
$25,998
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Regional School District 15 and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$24,652
$25,071
This chart display average spending per public school student in Regional School District 15 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Regional School District 15 Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gainfield Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
307 Old Field Rd.
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 264-5312
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #22.
Middlebury Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
550 Whittemore Rd
Middlebury, CT 06762
(203) 758-2401
Grades: K-5
| 321 students
Rank: #33.
Pomperaug Regional High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
234 Judd Rd.
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 262-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,123 students
Rank: #44.
Long Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
65 North Benson Rd.
Middlebury, CT 06762
(203) 758-1144
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Pomperaug School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
607 Main St.
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 264-8283
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Rochambeau Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Peter Rd.
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 264-2711
Grades: 6-8
| 373 students
Rank: #77.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Memorial Dr
Middlebury, CT 06762
(203) 758-2496
Grades: 6-8
| 423 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Regional School District 15?
Regional School District 15 manages 7 public schools serving 3,508 students.
What is the rank of Regional School District 15?
Regional School District 15 is ranked #60 out of 196 school districts in Connecticut (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Regional School District 15?
81% of Regional School District 15 students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Regional School District 15?
Regional School District 15 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Regional School District 15's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,652 is less than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,508 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 94% (Top 50% in CT)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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