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Danbury School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 11,994 students in Danbury School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Danbury School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% 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
19 Schools
1,018 Schools
# Students
11,994 Students
496,201 Students
# Teachers
858 Teachers
42,110 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Danbury 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 80% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#169 out of 200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Graduation Rate
80%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.67
# American Indian Students
26 Students
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
590 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
7,491 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
63%
30%
# Black Students
794 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
7%
12%
# White Students
2,682 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
22%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
405 Students
22,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
240
14,483
# Students in K Grade:
902
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
993
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
873
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
857
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
892
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
927
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
852
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
921
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
947
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,170
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
937
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
748
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
735
36,763
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,302 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,037. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,919 is less than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$208 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$203 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,302
$26,037
Spending / Student
$16,919
$25,109
Best Danbury School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Great Plain School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10 Stadley Rough Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4749
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4749
Grades: K-5
| 249 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Western Ct Academy Of International Studies Elementary Magne
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 University Blvd.
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 778-7462
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 778-7462
Grades: K-5
| 351 students
Rank: #33.
Mill Ridge Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
49a High Ridge Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4781
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4781
Grades: K-3
| 329 students
Rank: #44.
South Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 South St.
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4787
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4787
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
Rank: #55.
Westside Middle School Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 School Ridge Road
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4713
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4713
Grades: 6-8
| 744 students
Rank: #66.
Hayestown Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
42 Tamarack Ave.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4771
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4771
Grades: K-5
| 449 students
Rank: #77.
King Street Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
151 South King St.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4744
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4744
Grades: K-3
| 390 students
Rank: #88.
Shelter Rock School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2 Crows Nest Rd.
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4777
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4777
Grades: K-5
| 583 students
Rank: #99.
Stadley Rough School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Karen Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4773
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4773
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #1010.
Danbury High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
43 Clapboard Ridge Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4803
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4803
Grades: 9-12
| 3,590 students
Rank: #1111.
Park Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
82 Park Ave.
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4763
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4763
Grades: K-5
| 608 students
Rank: #1212.
King Street Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
151 South King St.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4761
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4761
Grades: 4-5
| 389 students
Rank: #1313.
Ellsworth Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
53 Ellsworth Ave
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4740
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4740
Grades: K-5
| 466 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Morris Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28 Morris St.
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4809
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4809
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Pembroke School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
34 1/2 Pembroke Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4751
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4751
Grades: K-5
| 366 students
Rank: #1616.
Broadview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
72 Hospital Ave.
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4861
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4861
Grades: 6-8
| 1,026 students
Rank: #1717.
Rogers Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21 Memorial Dr.
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4881
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4881
Grades: 6-8
| 950 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dps Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
17 Cottage Street
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4832
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4832
Grades: PK
| 68 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dps Early Childhood Center At Granville
Magnet School
14 Granville Avenue
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4990
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4990
Grades: PK
| 172 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Danbury School District?
Danbury School District manages 19 public schools serving 11,994 students.
What is the rank of Danbury School District?
Danbury School District is ranked #171 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Danbury School District?
63% of Danbury School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Danbury School District?
Danbury School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Danbury School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,919 is less than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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