Top Rankings
Stratford 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 2026-27 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,388 students in Stratford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Stratford School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,008 Schools
# Students
6,388 Students
490,241 Students
# Teachers
475 Teachers
40,264 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Stratford School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 195 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 89% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#165 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Graduation Rate
89%
88.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.2%
19.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.68
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
44%
32%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
26%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
24%
46%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,941 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,922. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,890 is less than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$185 MM
$14,669 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$178 MM
$14,214 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$28,941
$29,922
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$27,890
$28,995
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Stratford School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eli Whitney School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1130 Huntington Road
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4198
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4198
Gr: K-6 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Wilcoxson School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Wilcoxson Avenue
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4196
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4196
Gr: K-6 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Chapel School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
380 Chapel Street
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4192
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4192
Gr: K-6 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lordship School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
254 Crown Street
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4170
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4170
Gr: K-6 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Second Hill Lane School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
65 Second Hill Lane
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4292
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4292
Gr: K-6 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Stratford High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
245 King Street
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4230
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4230
Gr: 9-12 | 1,150 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Franklin School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1895 Barnum Avenue
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4190
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4190
Gr: K-6 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Nichols School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
396 Nichols Avenue
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4294
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4294
Gr: K-6 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
David Wooster Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Lincoln Street
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4275
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4275
Gr: 7-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
Bunnell High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bulldog Boulevard
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4250
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4250
Gr: 9-12 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Harry B. Flood Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
490 Chapel Street
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4280
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4280
Gr: 7-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1212.
Johnson House Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
719 Birdseye Street
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4180
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4180
Gr: K-6 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
699 Birdseye Street
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 375-2206
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 375-2206
Gr: PK | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Stratford School District?
Stratford School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,388 students.
What is the rank of Stratford School District?
Stratford School District is ranked #161 out of 195 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stratford School District?
44% of Stratford School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stratford School District?
Stratford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Stratford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,890 is less than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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