Top Rankings
Norwich School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,217 students in Norwich School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Norwich School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% 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
10 Schools
1,018 Schools
# Students
3,217 Students
496,201 Students
# Teachers
343 Teachers
42,110 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Norwich 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 20% has decreased from 21-39% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#180 out of 200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Graduation Rate
≤20%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.67
# American Indian Students
13 Students
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
206 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,203 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
30%
# Black Students
588 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
18%
12%
# White Students
885 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
28%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
304 Students
22,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
188
14,483
# Students in K Grade:
320
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
312
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
335
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
338
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
354
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
372
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
316
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
337
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
345
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
36,763
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $37,023 is higher than the state median of $26,037. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,852 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$119 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$119 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$37,023
$26,037
Spending / Student
$36,852
$25,109
Best Norwich School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas W. Mahan School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
94 Salem Tpke.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4205
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4205
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #22.
Samuel Huntington School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
80 West Town St.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4204
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4204
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
Rank: #33.
Veterans' Memorial School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
80 Crouch Ave.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4209
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4209
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #44.
Moriarty Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20 Lawlor Ln.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4206
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4206
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #55.
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 Mahan Dr.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4211
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4211
Grades: 6-8
| 556 students
Rank: #66.
Wequonnoc Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
155 Providence St.
Taftville, CT 06380
(860) 823-4210
Taftville, CT 06380
(860) 823-4210
Grades: K-5
| 228 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
John B. Stanton School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
386 New London Tpke.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4207
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4207
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Uncas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
280 Elizabeth St.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4208
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4208
Grades: K-5
| 239 students
Rank: #99.
Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15 Teachers Dr.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4212
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4212
Grades: 6-8
| 442 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bishop School Early Learning Center
Magnet School
526 East Main St.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4201
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4201
Grades: PK
| 148 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Norwich School District?
Norwich School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,217 students.
What is the rank of Norwich School District?
Norwich School District is ranked #181 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 Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Norwich School District?
37% of Norwich School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norwich School District?
Norwich School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Norwich School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,852 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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