Manchester School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,786 students in Manchester School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Manchester School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Manchester School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 86% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.67
# American Indian Students
29 Students
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
482 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
8%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,952 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
30%
# Black Students
1,418 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
25%
12%
# White Students
1,735 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
30%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
145 Students
22,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
103
14,483
# Students in K Grade:
473
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
471
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
454
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
471
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
452
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
441
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
402
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
401
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
445
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
455
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
461
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
412
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
345
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 $29,303 is higher 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 $28,029 is higher 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 Manchester School District?
Manchester School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,786 students.
What is the rank of Manchester School District?
Manchester School District is ranked #176 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester School District?
34% of Manchester School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manchester School District?
Manchester School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Manchester School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,029 is higher 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: 10 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 5,786 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Btm 50% in CT)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
