Darien School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,678 students in Darien School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Darien School District have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Darien School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 98% has increased from 97% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.67
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
292 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
332 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
30%
# Black Students
30 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
3,803 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
81%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
215 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:
95
14,483
# Students in K Grade:
346
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
355
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
340
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
378
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
346
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
335
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
364
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
345
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
359
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
381
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
359
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
333
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
342
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 $30,540 is higher than the state median of $26,037. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,656 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Darien School District?
Darien School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,678 students.
What is the rank of Darien School District?
Darien School District is ranked #2 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Darien School District?
81% of Darien School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Darien School District?
Darien School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Darien School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,656 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 7 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 4,678 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 5% in CT)
Overall District Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 79% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 81% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 76% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
