Stamford School District
Top Rankings
Stamford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 15,823 students in Stamford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Stamford School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
21 Schools
997 Schools
# Students
15,823 Students
496,362 Students
# Teachers
1,299 Teachers
40,296 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Stamford School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 85% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#134 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.66
# American Indian Students
17 Students
1,250 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,117 Students
26,261 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
7,269 Students
136,509 Students
% Hispanic Students
46%
28%
# Black Students
2,191 Students
62,066 Students
% Black Students
14%
13%
# White Students
4,655 Students
249,803 Students
% White Students
29%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
484 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
557 Students
19,989 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
11,342
# Students in K Grade:
1,147
31,823
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,294
35,157
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,243
34,865
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,205
35,362
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,230
36,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,228
36,487
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,192
37,748
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,212
38,608
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,294
39,891
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,476
41,778
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,074
40,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,159
38,676
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,069
38,557
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,869 is higher than the state median of $24,008. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,033 is higher than the state median of $23,951. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$401 MM
$35 MM
Spending
$387 MM
$35 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,869
$24,008
Spending / Student
$24,033
$23,951
Best Stamford School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Strawberry Hill An Ext. Of Rogers International
Magnet School
Math: 55% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Strawberry Hill Avenue
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-6600
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-6600
Grades: K-5
| 607 students
Rank: #22.
The Academy Of Information Technology & Engineering
Magnet School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
411 High Ridge Road
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4336
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4336
Grades: 9-12
| 628 students
Rank: #33.
Rogers International School
Magnet School
Math: 49% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 Blachley Road
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4560
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4560
Grades: K-8
| 811 students
Rank: #44.
Hart School
Math: 46% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
61 Adams Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-5082
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-5082
Grades: K-5
| 564 students
Rank: #55.
Stamford High School
Math: 31% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
55 Strawberry Hill Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4223
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4223
Grades: 9-12
| 1,914 students
Rank: #66.
Scofield Middle School
Math: 36% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
641 Scofieldtown Rd.
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 977-2750
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 977-2750
Grades: 6-8
| 643 students
Rank: #77.
Westhill High School
Math: 33% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Roxbury Rd.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4477
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4477
Grades: 9-12
| 2,236 students
Rank: #88.
Northeast School
Math: 40% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
82 Scofieldtown Rd.
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 977-4469
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 977-4469
Grades: K-5
| 571 students
Rank: #99.
Davenport Ridge School
Math: 36% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Newfield Ave.
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4291
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4291
Grades: K-5
| 609 students
Rank: #1010.
Stillmeadow School
Math: 37% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Stillwater Rd.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4507
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4507
Grades: K-5
| 610 students
Rank: #1111.
Julia A. Stark School
Math: 32% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
398 Glenbrook Rd.
Stamford, CT 06906
(203) 977-4583
Stamford, CT 06906
(203) 977-4583
Grades: K-5
| 574 students
Rank: #1212.
Roxbury School
Math: 33% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
751 Westhill Rd.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4287
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4287
Grades: K-5
| 570 students
Rank: #1313.
Newfield School
Math: 28% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
345 Pepper Ridge Rd.
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4282
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4282
Grades: K-5
| 513 students
Rank: #1414.
Springdale School
Math: 31% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1127 Hope St.
Stamford, CT 06907
(203) 977-4575
Stamford, CT 06907
(203) 977-4575
Grades: K-5
| 541 students
Rank: #1515.
K. T. Murphy School
Math: 33% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19 Horton St.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4516
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4516
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #1616.
Dolan School
Math: 22% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 Toms Rd.
Stamford, CT 06906
(203) 977-4441
Stamford, CT 06906
(203) 977-4441
Grades: 6-8
| 629 students
Rank: #1717.
Turn Of River School
Math: 22% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
117 Vine Rd.
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4284
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4284
Grades: 6-8
| 663 students
Rank: #1818.
Toquam Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 25% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
123 Ridgewood Ave.
Stamford, CT 06907
(203) 977-4556
Stamford, CT 06907
(203) 977-4556
Grades: K-5
| 604 students
Rank: #1919.
Cloonan School
Math: 20% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11 West North St.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4544
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4544
Grades: 6-8
| 694 students
Rank: #2020.
Rippowam Middle School
Math: 20% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
381 High Ridge Rd.
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-5255
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-5255
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: n/an/a
412 Stillwater Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4572
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4572
Grades: K-5
| 569 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Stamford School District?
Stamford School District manages 21 public schools serving 15,823 students.
What is the rank of Stamford School District?
Stamford School District is ranked #136 out of 196 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stamford School District?
46% of Stamford School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stamford School District?
Stamford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Stamford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,033 is higher than the state median of $23,951. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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