Top Rankings
Regional School District 17 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%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,770 students in Regional School District 17. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Regional School District 17 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,001 Schools
# Students
1,770 Students
496,954 Students
# Teachers
154 Teachers
40,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Regional School District 17, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#41 out of 198 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.66
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,260 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
33 Students
25,944 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
67 Students
142,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
29%
# Black Students
17 Students
61,808 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
1,604 Students
243,438 Students
% White Students
90%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
47 Students
21,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
38
13,605
# Students in K Grade:
134
35,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
125
33,504
# Students in 2nd Grade:
140
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
119
35,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
129
35,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
145
36,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
106
36,780
# Students in 7th Grade:
140
37,886
# Students in 8th Grade:
150
38,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
121
43,474
# Students in 10th Grade:
136
39,414
# Students in 11th Grade:
154
37,413
# Students in 12th Grade:
133
37,541
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,221 is higher than the state median of $25,998. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,301 is higher than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,221
$25,998
Spending / Student
$27,301
$25,071
Best Regional School District 17 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Killingworth Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
340 Route 81
Killingworth, CT 06419
(860) 663-1121
Killingworth, CT 06419
(860) 663-1121
Grades: PK-3
| 254 students
Rank: #22.
Burr District Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
792 Killingworth Road
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-4584
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-4584
Grades: K-3
| 302 students
Rank: #33.
Haddam-killingworth High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
95 Little City Road
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-8541
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-8541
Grades: 9-12
| 544 students
Rank: #44.
Haddam-killingworth Intermediate School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
451 Route 81
Killingworth, CT 06419
(860) 663-1241
Killingworth, CT 06419
(860) 663-1241
Grades: 4-5
| 274 students
Rank: #55.
Haddam-killingworth Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
451 Route 81
Killingworth, CT 06419
(860) 663-1241
Killingworth, CT 06419
(860) 663-1241
Grades: 6-8
| 396 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Regional School District 17?
Regional School District 17 manages 5 public schools serving 1,770 students.
What is the rank of Regional School District 17?
Regional School District 17 is ranked #38 out of 196 school districts in Connecticut (top 20%) 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Regional School District 17?
90% of Regional School District 17 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Regional School District 17?
Regional School District 17 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Regional School District 17's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,301 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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