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Stonington School District

40 Field Street
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Stonington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,721 students in Stonington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Stonington School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
4 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
1,721 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
164 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Stonington School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CT)
#25 out of 198 school districts
(Top 20%)
66%
41%
74%
50%
65%
47%
(21-22)
≥95%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
8%
31%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
84%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $31,507 is higher than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,220 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CT)
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,507
$26,157
Spending / Student
$29,220
$25,225

Best Stonington School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deans Mill School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
35 Deans Mill Rd.
Stonington, CT 06378
(860) 535-2235
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
West Vine Street School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17 West Vine St.
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(860) 599-5832
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Stonington Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
204 Mistuxet Ave.
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 536-9613
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Stonington High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
176 South Broad St.
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(860) 599-5781
Gr: 9-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Stonington School District?
Stonington School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,721 students.
What is the rank of Stonington School District?
Stonington School District is ranked #30 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stonington School District?
84% of Stonington School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stonington School District?
Stonington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Stonington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,220 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,721 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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