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Southington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,087 students in Southington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Southington School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% 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
13 Schools
1,018 Schools
# Students
6,087 Students
496,201 Students
# Teachers
493 Teachers
42,110 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Southington School District, 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 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#62 out of 200 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.67
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
268 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
711 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
30%
# Black Students
154 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
3%
12%
# White Students
4,642 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
76%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
299 Students
22,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
115
14,483
# Students in K Grade:
423
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
431
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
440
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
483
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
431
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
426
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
436
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
448
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
509
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
490
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
484
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
456
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
515
36,763
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,573 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 $20,852 is less than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$131 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$127 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,573
$26,037
Spending / Student
$20,852
$25,109
Best Southington School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Derynoski Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
240 Main St.
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3286
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3286
Grades: K-5
| 545 students
Rank: #22.
Strong Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
820 Marion Ave.
Plantsville, CT 06479
(860) 628-3314
Plantsville, CT 06479
(860) 628-3314
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
Rank: #33.
Flanders Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Victoria Dr.
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3372
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3372
Grades: K-5
| 277 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Oshana Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
70 Church Street
Plantsville, CT 06479
(860) 628-3450
Plantsville, CT 06479
(860) 628-3450
Grades: K-5
| 261 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Urbin T. Kelley School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Ridgewood Rd.
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3310
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3310
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #66.
Thalberg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
145 Dunham Rd.
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3370
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3370
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
Rank: #77.
Hatton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Spring Lake Rd.
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3377
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3377
Grades: K-5
| 327 students
Rank: #88.
South End Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Maxwell-noble Drive
Plantsville, CT 06479
(860) 628-3320
Plantsville, CT 06479
(860) 628-3320
Grades: K-5
| 247 students
Rank: #99.
Southington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
720 Pleasant Street
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3229
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3229
Grades: 9-12
| 1,945 students
Rank: #1010.
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
385 Pleasant St.
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3260
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3260
Grades: 6-8
| 694 students
Rank: #1111.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1071 South Main St.
Plantsville, CT 06479
(860) 628-3275
Plantsville, CT 06479
(860) 628-3275
Grades: 6-8
| 699 students
Rank: n/an/a
Preschool Program - Hes
Magnet School
50 Spring Lake Rd
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3377
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3377
Grades: PK
| 41 students
Rank: n/an/a
Preschool Program - Ses
Magnet School
820 Marion Ave
Plantsville, CT 06479
(860) 628-3314
Plantsville, CT 06479
(860) 628-3314
Grades: PK
| 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southington School District?
Southington School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,087 students.
What is the rank of Southington School District?
Southington School District is ranked #61 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southington School District?
76% of Southington School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southington School District?
Southington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Southington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,852 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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