Top Rankings
Regional School District 16 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,949 students in Regional School District 16. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Regional School District 16 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,018 Schools
# Students
1,949 Students
496,201 Students
# Teachers
171 Teachers
42,110 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Regional School District 16, which is ranked within the top 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 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 200 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.67
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
181 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
30%
# Black Students
76 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
4%
12%
# White Students
1,613 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
83%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
52 Students
22,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
41
14,483
# Students in K Grade:
152
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
138
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
138
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
132
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
154
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
148
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
136
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
149
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
155
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
153
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
147
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
143
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
163
36,763
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,742 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,037. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,984 is less than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,742
$26,037
Spending / Student
$23,984
$25,109
Best Regional School District 16 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prospect Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75 New Haven Road
Prospect, CT 06712
(203) 578-3300
Prospect, CT 06712
(203) 578-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
Rank: #22.
Laurel Ledge School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30 Highland Ave.
Beacon Falls, CT 06403
(203) 729-5355
Beacon Falls, CT 06403
(203) 729-5355
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #33.
Long River Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
38 Columbia Ave.
Prospect, CT 06712
(203) 758-4421
Prospect, CT 06712
(203) 758-4421
Grades: 6-8
| 440 students
Rank: #44.
Woodland Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
135 Back Rimmon Rd.
Beacon Falls, CT 06403
(203) 881-5551
Beacon Falls, CT 06403
(203) 881-5551
Grades: 9-12
| 606 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Regional School District 16?
Regional School District 16 manages 4 public schools serving 1,949 students.
What is the rank of Regional School District 16?
Regional School District 16 is ranked #68 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Regional School District 16?
83% of Regional School District 16 students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Regional School District 16?
Regional School District 16 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Regional School District 16's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,984 is less than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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