Top Rankings
Farmington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,024 students in Farmington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Farmington School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,018 Schools
# Students
4,024 Students
496,201 Students
# Teachers
343 Teachers
42,110 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Farmington School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 98% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 200 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
47%
Graduation Rate
98%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.67
# American Indian Students
7 Students
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
995 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
25%
5%
# Hispanic Students
450 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
30%
# Black Students
190 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
5%
12%
# White Students
2,131 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
53%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
237 Students
22,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
14,483
# Students in K Grade:
266
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
329
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
276
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
332
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
292
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
327
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
314
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
298
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
327
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
332
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
336
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
298
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
297
36,763
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,451 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 $22,909 is less than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$92 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,451
$26,037
Spending / Student
$22,909
$25,109
Best Farmington School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
173 School St.
Unionville, CT 06085
(860) 673-2575
Unionville, CT 06085
(860) 673-2575
Grades: K-4
| 318 students
Rank: #22.
East Farms School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25 Wolf Pit Rd.
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 674-9519
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 674-9519
Grades: K-4
| 468 students
Rank: #33.
Noah Wallace School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 School St.
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 677-1659
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 677-1659
Grades: K-4
| 318 students
Rank: #44.
West Woods Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Judson Ln.
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 284-1230
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 284-1230
Grades: 5-6
| 641 students
Rank: #55.
Farmington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 Monteith Dr
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 673-2514
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 673-2514
Grades: 9-12
| 1,263 students
Rank: #66.
West District School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
114 West District Road
Unionville, CT 06085
(860) 673-2579
Unionville, CT 06085
(860) 673-2579
Grades: K-4
| 391 students
Rank: #77.
Irving A. Robbins Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20 Wolf Pit Rd.
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 677-2683
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 677-2683
Grades: 7-8
| 625 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Farmington School District?
Farmington School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,024 students.
What is the rank of Farmington School District?
Farmington School District is ranked #24 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Farmington School District?
53% of Farmington School District students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Farmington School District?
Farmington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Farmington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,909 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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