For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,222 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 27% 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
5 Schools
1,018 Schools
# Students
2,222 Students
496,201 Students
# Teachers
194 Teachers
42,110 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
0.45
0.67
# American Indian Students
7 Students
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
112 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
302 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
30%
# Black Students
51 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
1,619 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
73%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
124 Students
22,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
14,483
# Students in K Grade:
138
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
168
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
154
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
149
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
164
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
165
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
180
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
188
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
181
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
192
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
193
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
174
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
176
36,763
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,090 is higher than the state median of $26,037. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,782 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$64 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,090
$26,037
Spending / Student
$28,782
$25,109
Best Waterford School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Great Neck Elementary School
Magnet 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: K-5
| 313 students
Rank: #22.
Oswegatchie Elementary School
Magnet 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: K-5
| 291 students
Rank: #33.
Quaker Hill Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 334 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Clark Lane Middle School
Magnet 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
| 549 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Waterford High School
Magnet 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
| 735 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waterford School District?
Waterford School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,222 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?
73% of Waterford School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% 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 $28,782 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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