Top Rankings
Willington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 385 students in Willington 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 Willington School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
2 Schools
1,001 Schools
# Students
385 Students
496,954 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
40,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Willington 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.
Overall District Rank
#117 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,260 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
25,944 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
142,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
29%
# Black Students
8 Students
61,808 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
341 Students
243,438 Students
% White Students
89%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
21,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
14
13,605
# Students in K Grade:
32
35,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
34
33,504
# Students in 2nd Grade:
43
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
44
35,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
33
35,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
46
36,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
50
36,780
# Students in 7th Grade:
48
37,886
# Students in 8th Grade:
41
38,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
43,474
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
39,414
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
37,413
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
37,541
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,634 is higher than the state median of $25,998. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,584 is higher than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,634
$25,998
Spending / Student
$29,584
$25,071
Best Willington School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hall Memorial School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 River Rd.
Willington, CT 06279
(860) 429-9391
Willington, CT 06279
(860) 429-9391
Grades: 5-8
| 185 students
Rank: #22.
Center School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12 Old Farms Rd.
Willington, CT 06279
(860) 429-9367
Willington, CT 06279
(860) 429-9367
Grades: PK-4
| 200 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Willington School District?
Willington School District manages 2 public schools serving 385 students.
What is the rank of Willington School District?
Willington School District is ranked #109 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Willington School District?
89% of Willington School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Willington School District?
Willington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Willington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,584 is higher than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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