For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,572 students in Watertown School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Watertown School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
2,572 Students
496,954 Students
# Teachers
208 Teachers
40,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Watertown 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 85-89% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#113 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.66
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,260 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
33 Students
25,944 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
239 Students
142,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
29%
# Black Students
87 Students
61,808 Students
% Black Students
4%
13%
# White Students
2,108 Students
243,438 Students
% White Students
82%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
94 Students
21,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
74
13,605
# Students in K Grade:
194
35,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
169
33,504
# Students in 2nd Grade:
195
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
191
35,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
197
35,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
201
36,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
181
36,780
# Students in 7th Grade:
195
37,886
# Students in 8th Grade:
198
38,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
186
43,474
# Students in 10th Grade:
184
39,414
# Students in 11th Grade:
196
37,413
# Students in 12th Grade:
211
37,541
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,263 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,998. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,032 is less than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$65 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,263
$25,998
Spending / Student
$24,032
$25,071
Best Watertown School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fletcher W. Judson School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
124 Hamilton Lane
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-4850
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-4850
Grades: 3-5
| 272 students
Rank: #22.
Polk School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
435 Buckingham St.
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-4840
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-4840
Grades: 3-5
| 317 students
Rank: #33.
Swift Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 Colonial St.
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-4830
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-4830
Grades: 6-8
| 574 students
Rank: #44.
Watertown High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
324 French St.
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-4810
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-4810
Grades: 9-12
| 777 students
Rank: n/an/a
779 Buckingham St.
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-2776
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-2776
Grades: PK-2
| 632 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Watertown School District?
Watertown School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,572 students.
What is the rank of Watertown School District?
Watertown School District is ranked #112 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown School District?
82% of Watertown School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Watertown School District?
Watertown School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Watertown School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,032 is less than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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