Top Rankings
Naugatuck 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 9 public schools serving 3,987 students in Naugatuck School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Naugatuck School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
3,987 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
288 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Naugatuck 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 89% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#152 out of 200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Graduation Rate
89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.68
# American Indian Students
12 Students
1,203 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
83 Students
26,040 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,581 Students
152,114 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
31%
# Black Students
495 Students
60,859 Students
% Black Students
12%
12%
# White Students
1,645 Students
229,662 Students
% White Students
41%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
484 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
199 Students
23,049 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
14,536
# Students in K Grade:
254
34,031
# Students in 1st Grade:
285
34,805
# Students in 2nd Grade:
317
36,350
# Students in 3rd Grade:
314
34,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
306
36,068
# Students in 5th Grade:
317
36,193
# Students in 6th Grade:
286
36,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
328
36,979
# Students in 8th Grade:
308
37,304
# Students in 9th Grade:
281
41,217
# Students in 10th Grade:
312
39,783
# Students in 11th Grade:
334
38,905
# Students in 12th Grade:
345
36,857
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,340 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,886 is less than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$93 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$91 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,340
$26,157
Spending / Student
$22,886
$25,225
Best Naugatuck School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maple Hill School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
641 Maple Hill Rd.
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5236
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5236
Grades: K-4
| 434 students
Rank: #22.
Western School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Pine St.
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5244
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5244
Grades: K-4
| 235 students
Rank: #33.
City Hill Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
441 City Hill St.
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5246
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5246
Grades: 7-8
| 636 students
Rank: #44.
Cross Street Intermediate School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
120 Cross St.
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5227
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5227
Grades: 5-6
| 331 students
Rank: #55.
Andrew Avenue School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
140 Andrew Ave.
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5221
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5221
Grades: K-4
| 258 students
Rank: #66.
Hillside Intermediate School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
51 Hillside Ave.
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5260
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5260
Grades: 5-6
| 272 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Hop Brook Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 Crown Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5231
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5231
Grades: K-4
| 312 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Naugatuck High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
543 Rubber Ave.
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5400
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,272 students
Rank: #99.
Salem School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
124 Meadow St.
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5242
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5242
Grades: K-4
| 237 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Naugatuck School District?
Naugatuck School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,987 students.
What is the rank of Naugatuck School District?
Naugatuck School District is ranked #155 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 Naugatuck School District?
41% of Naugatuck School District students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Naugatuck School District?
Naugatuck School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Naugatuck School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,886 is less than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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