Top Rankings
Shelton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023-24 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,312 students in Shelton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Shelton School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% 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
8 Schools
1,001 Schools
# Students
4,312 Students
496,931 Students
# Teachers
336 Teachers
40,169 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Shelton School District, 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 90% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#81 out of 198 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%

Graduation Rate
90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.66
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,260 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
226 Students
25,944 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
925 Students
142,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
29%
# Black Students
306 Students
61,808 Students
% Black Students
7%
13%
# White Students
2,665 Students
243,438 Students
% White Students
62%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
184 Students
21,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
13,602
# Students in K Grade:
321
35,406
# Students in 1st Grade:
295
33,507
# Students in 2nd Grade:
305
35,494
# Students in 3rd Grade:
339
35,335
# Students in 4th Grade:
306
35,948
# Students in 5th Grade:
370
36,350
# Students in 6th Grade:
345
36,779
# Students in 7th Grade:
404
37,886
# Students in 8th Grade:
333
38,782
# Students in 9th Grade:
351
43,474
# Students in 10th Grade:
307
39,414
# Students in 11th Grade:
332
37,413
# Students in 12th Grade:
285
37,541
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,005 in this school district is less than the state median of $28,688. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,052 is less than the state median of $26,075. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$39 MM

Spending
$91 MM
$35 MM

Revenue / Student
$22,005
$28,688

Spending / Student
$21,052
$26,075

Best Shelton School District Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Booth Hill School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
544 Booth Hill Rd.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-5625
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-5625
Grades: K-4
| 280 students
Rank: #22.
Long Hill School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
565 Long Hill Ave.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-4077
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-4077
Grades: K-4
| 340 students
Rank: #33.
Elizabeth Shelton School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
138 Willoughby Rd.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-1330
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-1330
Grades: K-4
| 381 students
Rank: #44.
Shelton High School
Math: 46% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 Meadow St.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 922-3004
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 922-3004
Grades: 9-12
| 1,275 students
Rank: #55.
Intermediate School
Math: 51% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
675 Constitution Blvd. No.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 926-2000
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 926-2000
Grades: 7-8
| 737 students
Rank: #66.
Sunnyside School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
418 River Rd.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 922-3021
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 922-3021
Grades: K-4
| 243 students
Rank: #77.
Perry Hill Elementary School
Math: 37% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
60 Perry Hill Road
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 924-4002
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 924-4002
Grades: 5-6
| 715 students
Rank: #88.
Mohegan School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
47 Mohegan Rd.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-4121
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-4121
Grades: PK-4
| 341 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shelton School District?
Shelton School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,312 students.
What is the rank of Shelton School District?
Shelton School District is ranked #84 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shelton School District?
62% of Shelton School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shelton School District?
Shelton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Shelton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,052 is less than the state median of $26,075. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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