Top Rankings
Stamford 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 21 public schools serving 15,711 students in Stamford 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 Stamford School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% 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
21 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
15,711 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
1,305 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Stamford 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 83% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#144 out of 200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Graduation Rate
83%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.68
# American Indian Students
22 Students
1,203 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
942 Students
26,040 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
8,158 Students
152,114 Students
% Hispanic Students
52%
31%
# Black Students
1,958 Students
60,859 Students
% Black Students
13%
12%
# White Students
4,071 Students
229,662 Students
% White Students
26%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
484 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
538 Students
23,049 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
14,536
# Students in K Grade:
1,236
34,031
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,179
34,805
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,213
36,350
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,114
34,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,237
36,068
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,199
36,193
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,160
36,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,190
36,979
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,173
37,304
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,350
41,217
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,290
39,783
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,251
38,905
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,119
36,857
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,319 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 $24,485 is less than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$398 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$385 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,319
$26,157
Spending / Student
$24,485
$25,225
Best Stamford School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Strawberry Hill An Ext. Of Rogers International
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Strawberry Hill Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-6600
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-6600
Grades: K-8
| 797 students
Rank: #22.
Rogers International School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 Blachley Rd.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4560
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4560
Grades: K-8
| 770 students
Rank: #33.
The Academy Of Information Technology & Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
411 High Ridge Rd.
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4336
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4336
Grades: 9-12
| 630 students
Rank: #44.
Hart School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
61 Adams Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-5082
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-5082
Grades: K-5
| 598 students
Rank: #55.
Scofield Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
641 Scofieldtown Rd.
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 977-2750
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 977-2750
Grades: 6-8
| 612 students
Rank: #66.
Stillmeadow School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Stillwater Rd.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4507
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4507
Grades: K-5
| 604 students
Rank: #77.
Westover School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
412 Stillwater Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4572
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4572
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Rank: #88.
Westhill High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Roxbury Rd.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4477
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4477
Grades: 9-12
| 2,259 students
Rank: #99.
Newfield School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
345 Pepper Ridge Rd.
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4282
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4282
Grades: K-5
| 543 students
Rank: #1010.
Davenport Ridge School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Newfield Ave.
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4291
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4291
Grades: K-5
| 693 students
Rank: #1111.
Northeast School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
82 Scofieldtown Rd.
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 977-4469
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 977-4469
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #1212.
Roxbury School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
751 Westhill Rd.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4287
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4287
Grades: K-5
| 545 students
Rank: #1313.
Stamford High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
55 Strawberry Hill Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4223
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4223
Grades: 9-12
| 2,121 students
Rank: #1414.
Dolan School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 Toms Rd.
Stamford, CT 06906
(203) 977-4441
Stamford, CT 06906
(203) 977-4441
Grades: 6-8
| 591 students
Rank: #1515.
Springdale School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1127 Hope St.
Stamford, CT 06907
(203) 977-4575
Stamford, CT 06907
(203) 977-4575
Grades: K-5
| 580 students
Rank: #1616.
Julia A. Stark School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
398 Glenbrook Rd.
Stamford, CT 06906
(203) 977-4583
Stamford, CT 06906
(203) 977-4583
Grades: K-5
| 611 students
Rank: #1717.
Toquam Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
123 Ridgewood Ave.
Stamford, CT 06907
(203) 977-4556
Stamford, CT 06907
(203) 977-4556
Grades: K-5
| 549 students
Rank: #1818.
K. T. Murphy School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19 Horton St.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4516
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4516
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Rippowam Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
381 High Ridge Rd.
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-5255
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-5255
Grades: 6-8
| 675 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Turn Of River School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
117 Vine Rd.
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4284
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4284
Grades: 6-8
| 624 students
Rank: #2121.
Cloonan School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11 West North St.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4544
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4544
Grades: 6-8
| 511 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Stamford School District?
Stamford School District manages 21 public schools serving 15,711 students.
What is the rank of Stamford School District?
Stamford School District is ranked #145 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 Stamford School District?
52% of Stamford School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stamford School District?
Stamford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Stamford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,485 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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