For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,246 students in Waterford 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 Waterford School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% 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
5 Schools
1,001 Schools
# Students
2,246 Students
496,954 Students
# Teachers
198 Teachers
40,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Waterford 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#92 out of 198 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.66
# American Indian Students
7 Students
1,260 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
117 Students
25,944 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
286 Students
142,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
29%
# Black Students
49 Students
61,808 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
1,654 Students
243,438 Students
% White Students
74%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
125 Students
21,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
13,605
# Students in K Grade:
150
35,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
145
33,504
# Students in 2nd Grade:
136
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
154
35,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
164
35,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
181
36,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
189
36,780
# Students in 7th Grade:
184
37,886
# Students in 8th Grade:
195
38,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
186
43,474
# Students in 10th Grade:
181
39,414
# Students in 11th Grade:
184
37,413
# Students in 12th Grade:
197
37,541
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,758 is higher than the state median of $25,998. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,474 is higher than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$64 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,758
$25,998
Spending / Student
$28,474
$25,071
Best Waterford School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Great Neck Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 Great Neck Rd.
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-2593
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-2593
Grades: K-5
| 310 students
Rank: #22.
Waterford High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Rope Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 437-6956
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 437-6956
Grades: 9-12
| 748 students
Rank: #33.
Clark Lane Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 Clark Ln.
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 443-2837
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 443-2837
Grades: 6-8
| 568 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Oswegatchie Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
470 Boston Post Rd.
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-4331
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-4331
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Quaker Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
285 Bloomingdale Rd.
Quaker Hill, CT 06375
(860) 442-1095
Quaker Hill, CT 06375
(860) 442-1095
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waterford School District?
Waterford School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,246 students.
What is the rank of Waterford School District?
Waterford School District is ranked #92 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterford School District?
74% of Waterford School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waterford School District?
Waterford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Waterford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,474 is higher than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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