Top Rankings
Vernon School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,137 students in Vernon 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 Vernon School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% 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
7 Schools
1,001 Schools
# Students
3,137 Students
496,954 Students
# Teachers
259 Teachers
40,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Vernon School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#123 out of 200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Graduation Rate
82%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.66
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,260 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
243 Students
25,944 Students
% Asian Students
8%
5%
# Hispanic Students
684 Students
142,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
29%
# Black Students
311 Students
61,808 Students
% Black Students
10%
13%
# White Students
1,638 Students
243,438 Students
% White Students
52%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
255 Students
21,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
120
13,605
# Students in K Grade:
256
35,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
214
33,504
# Students in 2nd Grade:
238
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
212
35,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
219
35,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
208
36,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
251
36,780
# Students in 7th Grade:
240
37,886
# Students in 8th Grade:
220
38,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
249
43,474
# Students in 10th Grade:
248
39,414
# Students in 11th Grade:
230
37,413
# Students in 12th Grade:
232
37,541
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,793 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,998. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,093 is less than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,793
$25,998
Spending / Student
$23,093
$25,071
Best Vernon School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lake Street School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Lake St.
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 870-6085
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 870-6085
Grades: K-5
| 245 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Northeast School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
69 East St.
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 870-6080
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 870-6080
Grades: K-5
| 186 students
Rank: #33.
Skinner Road School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
90 Skinner Rd.
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 870-6180
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 870-6180
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #44.
Center Road School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 Center Rd.
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 870-6300
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 870-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #55.
Vernon Center Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
777 Hartford Tpke.
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 870-6070
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 870-6070
Grades: 6-8
| 711 students
Rank: #66.
Rockville High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 Loveland Hill
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 870-6050
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 870-6050
Grades: 9-12
| 959 students
Rank: #77.
Maple Street School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Maple St.
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 870-6175
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 870-6175
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vernon School District?
Vernon School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,137 students.
What is the rank of Vernon School District?
Vernon School District is ranked #124 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vernon School District?
52% of Vernon School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vernon School District?
Vernon School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Vernon School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,093 is less than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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