For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,223 students in Colchester School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Colchester School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (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 52% (majority Hispanic).
Colchester School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 85-89% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.67
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
44 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
200 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
30%
# Black Students
42 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
1,822 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
82%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
110 Students
22,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
106
14,483
# Students in K Grade:
173
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
190
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
161
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
150
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
138
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
156
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
158
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
158
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
161
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
174
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
162
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
163
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
173
36,763
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,815 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,037. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,108 is less than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Colchester School District?
Colchester School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,223 students.
What is the rank of Colchester School District?
Colchester School District is ranked #56 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Colchester School District?
82% of Colchester School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Colchester School District?
Colchester School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Colchester School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,108 is less than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 4 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 2,223 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50% in CT)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 63% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
