For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,232 students in Waterford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Waterford School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% 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
5 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
2,232 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
199 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Waterford 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 90-94% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#78 out of 200 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.68
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,203 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
115 Students
26,040 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
331 Students
152,114 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
31%
# Black Students
56 Students
60,859 Students
% Black Students
3%
12%
# White Students
1,590 Students
229,662 Students
% White Students
71%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
484 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
125 Students
23,049 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
14,536
# Students in K Grade:
181
34,031
# Students in 1st Grade:
143
34,805
# Students in 2nd Grade:
172
36,350
# Students in 3rd Grade:
158
34,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
147
36,068
# Students in 5th Grade:
170
36,193
# Students in 6th Grade:
175
36,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
181
36,979
# Students in 8th Grade:
192
37,304
# Students in 9th Grade:
170
41,217
# Students in 10th Grade:
197
39,783
# Students in 11th Grade:
180
38,905
# Students in 12th Grade:
166
36,857
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,951 is higher 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 $28,653 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$64 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,951
$26,157
Spending / Student
$28,653
$25,225
Best Waterford School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Great Neck Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
165 Great Neck Rd.
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-2593
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-2593
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #22.
Oswegatchie Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
470 Boston Post Rd.
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-4331
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-4331
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #33.
Quaker Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
285 Bloomingdale Rd.
Quaker Hill, CT 06375
(860) 442-1095
Quaker Hill, CT 06375
(860) 442-1095
Grades: K-5
| 341 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Clark Lane Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 Clark Ln.
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 443-2837
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 443-2837
Grades: 6-8
| 548 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Waterford High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 Rope Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 437-6956
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 437-6956
Grades: 9-12
| 713 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waterford School District?
Waterford School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,232 students.
What is the rank of Waterford School District?
Waterford School District is ranked #80 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterford School District?
71% of Waterford School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waterford School District?
Waterford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Waterford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,653 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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