Top Rankings
Groton 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 7 public schools serving 4,053 students in Groton 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 Groton School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Connecticut public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,018 Schools
# Students
4,053 Students
496,201 Students
# Teachers
348 Teachers
42,110 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Groton 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 90% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#117 out of 200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Graduation Rate
90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.67
# American Indian Students
27 Students
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
239 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
983 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
30%
# Black Students
309 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
8%
12%
# White Students
1,960 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
48%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
18 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
512 Students
22,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
199
14,483
# Students in K Grade:
362
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
349
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
316
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
335
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
286
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
294
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
316
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
280
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
311
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
276
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
270
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
245
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
214
36,763
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,542 is higher than the state median of $26,037. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,125 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$140 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$134 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,542
$26,037
Spending / Student
$33,125
$25,109
Best Groton School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northeast Academy Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 Oslo Street
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 572-5852
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 572-5852
Grades: K-5
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Charles Barnum Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
68 Briar Hill Rd.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5640
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5640
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #33.
Robert E. Fitch High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Groton Long Point Road
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-7200
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,005 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Poquonnock Rd.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5608
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5608
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Thames River Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
154 Toll Gate Road
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 980-8230
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 980-8230
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #66.
Groton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
35 Groton Long Point Road
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 446-4200
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 446-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 907 students
Rank: #77.
Mystic River Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
160 Fish Town Rd
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 980-8300
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 980-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Groton School District?
Groton School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,053 students.
What is the rank of Groton School District?
Groton School District is ranked #120 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 Groton School District?
48% of Groton School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Groton School District?
Groton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Groton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,125 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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