For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 760 students in Thomaston School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Thomaston School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
760 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Thomaston 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 90% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#120 out of 200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.68
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,203 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
26,040 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
82 Students
152,114 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
31%
# Black Students
14 Students
60,859 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
624 Students
229,662 Students
% White Students
82%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
484 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
23,049 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
55
14,536
# Students in K Grade:
52
34,031
# Students in 1st Grade:
38
34,805
# Students in 2nd Grade:
61
36,350
# Students in 3rd Grade:
62
34,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
70
36,068
# Students in 5th Grade:
67
36,193
# Students in 6th Grade:
60
36,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
57
36,979
# Students in 8th Grade:
63
37,304
# Students in 9th Grade:
48
41,217
# Students in 10th Grade:
39
39,783
# Students in 11th Grade:
45
38,905
# Students in 12th Grade:
43
36,857
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,951 is higher than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,997 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,951
$26,157
Spending / Student
$25,997
$25,225
Best Thomaston School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Black Rock School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
57 Branch Rd.
Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 283-3040
Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 283-3040
Grades: PK-3
| 268 students
Rank: #22.
Thomaston Center School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Thomas Ave.
Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 283-3036
Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 283-3036
Grades: 4-6
| 197 students
Rank: #33.
Thomaston High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
185 Branch Rd.
Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 283-3030
Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 283-3030
Grades: 7-12
| 295 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Thomaston School District?
Thomaston School District manages 3 public schools serving 760 students.
What is the rank of Thomaston School District?
Thomaston School District is ranked #120 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Thomaston School District?
82% of Thomaston School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Thomaston School District?
Thomaston School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Thomaston School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,997 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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