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Windsor Locks School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2023-24 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,442 students in Windsor Locks 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 Windsor Locks School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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
4 Schools
1,001 Schools
# Students
1,442 Students
496,931 Students
# Teachers
159 Teachers
40,169 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Windsor Locks 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 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#129 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.66
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,260 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
101 Students
25,944 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
235 Students
142,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
29%
# Black Students
176 Students
61,808 Students
% Black Students
12%
13%
# White Students
839 Students
243,438 Students
% White Students
58%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
87 Students
21,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
93
13,602
# Students in K Grade:
100
35,406
# Students in 1st Grade:
82
33,507
# Students in 2nd Grade:
113
35,494
# Students in 3rd Grade:
120
35,335
# Students in 4th Grade:
101
35,948
# Students in 5th Grade:
90
36,350
# Students in 6th Grade:
120
36,779
# Students in 7th Grade:
97
37,886
# Students in 8th Grade:
99
38,782
# Students in 9th Grade:
143
43,474
# Students in 10th Grade:
90
39,414
# Students in 11th Grade:
103
37,413
# Students in 12th Grade:
91
37,541
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,915 is higher than the state median of $28,688. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,379 is higher than the state median of $26,075. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$39 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$35 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,915
$28,688
Spending / Student
$29,379
$26,075
Best Windsor Locks School District Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Windsor Locks High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
58 South Elm St.
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 292-5032
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 292-5032
Grades: 9-12
| 427 students
Rank: #22.
Windsor Locks Middle School
Math: 35% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7 Center St.
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 292-5012
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 292-5012
Grades: 6-8
| 316 students
Rank: #33.
South Elementary School
Math: 37% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
87 South St.
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 292-5021
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 292-5021
Grades: 3-5
| 311 students
Rank: n/an/a
325 North St.
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 292-5027
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 292-5027
Grades: PK-2
| 388 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Windsor Locks School District?
Windsor Locks School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,442 students.
What is the rank of Windsor Locks School District?
Windsor Locks School District is ranked #131 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Windsor Locks School District?
58% of Windsor Locks School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Windsor Locks School District?
Windsor Locks School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Windsor Locks School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,379 is higher than the state median of $26,075. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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