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 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,404 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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,018 Schools
# Students
7,404 Students
496,201 Students
# Teachers
626 Teachers
42,110 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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
0.65
0.67
# American Indian Students
10 Students
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
245 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,702 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
30%
# Black Students
569 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
8%
12%
# White Students
3,451 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
47%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
416 Students
22,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
261
14,483
# Students in K Grade:
497
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
538
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
482
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
563
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
488
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
546
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
542
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
573
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
555
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
621
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
597
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
562
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
579
36,763
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,238 is higher than the state median of $26,037. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,840 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$209 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$206 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,238
$26,037
Spending / Student
$27,840
$25,109
Best Bristol School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ellen P. Hubbell School
Magnet 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
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
Ivy Drive School
Magnet 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: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #33.
South Side School
Magnet 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: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #44.
Mountain View School
Magnet 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: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #55.
Northeast Middle School
Magnet 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
| 336 students
Rank: #66.
Edgewood School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
345 Mix St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7827
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7827
Grades: K-5
| 251 students
Rank: #77.
Greene-hills School
Magnet 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: PK-8
| 824 students
Rank: #88.
Bristol Eastern High School
Magnet 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
| 1,113 students
Rank: #99.
Chippens Hill Middle School
Magnet 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
| 580 students
Rank: #1010.
Bristol Central High School
Magnet 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
| 1,246 students
Rank: #1111.
Stafford School
Magnet 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
| 346 students
Rank: #1212.
West Bristol School
Magnet 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
| 819 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: 6-8
| 256 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bristol Early Childhood Center-becc
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
240 Stafford Avenue
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7072
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7072
Grades: PK
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bristol School District?
Bristol School District manages 14 public schools serving 7,404 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?
47% of Bristol School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bristol School District?
Bristol School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Bristol School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,840 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
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