Top Rankings
Bristol School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,305 students in Bristol 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 Bristol School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,017 Schools
# Students
7,305 Students
495,554 Students
# Teachers
541 Teachers
40,799 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Bristol 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 84% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#130 out of 200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Graduation Rate
84%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.68
# American Indian Students
8 Students
1,205 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
257 Students
26,071 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,744 Students
152,555 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
31%
# Black Students
604 Students
60,945 Students
% Black Students
8%
12%
# White Students
3,251 Students
230,630 Students
% White Students
44%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
485 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
430 Students
23,109 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
246
14,783
# Students in K Grade:
485
34,222
# Students in 1st Grade:
508
35,001
# Students in 2nd Grade:
563
36,532
# Students in 3rd Grade:
506
34,378
# Students in 4th Grade:
578
36,133
# Students in 5th Grade:
507
36,231
# Students in 6th Grade:
566
36,662
# Students in 7th Grade:
555
37,071
# Students in 8th Grade:
578
37,400
# Students in 9th Grade:
596
41,325
# Students in 10th Grade:
543
39,873
# Students in 11th Grade:
575
38,996
# Students in 12th Grade:
499
36,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,621 is higher than the state median of $26,071. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,218 is higher than the state median of $25,142. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$209 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$206 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,621
$26,071
Spending / Student
$28,218
$25,142
Best Bristol School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ellen P. Hubbell School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
90 West Washington St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7842
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7842
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #22.
Ivy Drive School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
160 Ivy Dr.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7844
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7844
Grades: K-5
| 372 students
Rank: #33.
South Side School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21 Tuttle Rd.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7812
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7812
Grades: K-5
| 506 students
Rank: #44.
Mountain View School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
71 Vera Rd.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7726
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7726
Grades: K-5
| 342 students
Rank: #55.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
530 Stevens St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7839
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7839
Grades: 6-8
| 343 students
Rank: #66.
Greene-hills School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
718 Pine St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7822
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7822
Grades: K-8
| 908 students
Rank: #77.
Bristol Eastern High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
632 King St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7876
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7876
Grades: 9-12
| 1,041 students
Rank: #88.
Chippens Hill Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
551 Peacedale St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-3881
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-3881
Grades: 6-8
| 563 students
Rank: #99.
Bristol Central High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
480 Wolcott St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7735
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7735
Grades: 9-12
| 1,172 students
Rank: #1010.
Stafford School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
212 Louisiana Ave.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7824
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7824
Grades: K-5
| 353 students
Rank: #1111.
West Bristol School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Clark Avenue
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7815
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7815
Grades: K-8
| 842 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bristol Arts And Innovation Magnet School
Magnet School
70 Memorial Boulevard
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 584-7007
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 584-7007
Grades: 6-12
| 271 students
Rank: n/an/a
345 Mix St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7072
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7072
Grades: PK
| 246 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bristol School District?
Bristol School District manages 13 public schools serving 7,305 students.
What is the rank of Bristol School District?
Bristol School District is ranked #130 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bristol School District?
44% of Bristol School District students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bristol School District?
Bristol School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Bristol School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,218 is higher than the state median of $25,142. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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