New Britain School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,841 students in New Britain School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in New Britain School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
New Britain 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 77% has increased from 73% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.67
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
180 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
5,992 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
68%
30%
# Black Students
964 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
11%
12%
# White Students
1,265 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
14%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
425 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:
63
14,483
# Students in K Grade:
717
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
766
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
704
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
693
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
730
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
729
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
670
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
714
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
724
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
846
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
663
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
426
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
396
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 $24,356 in this school district is less 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 $24,154 is less than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
How many schools belong to New Britain School District?
New Britain School District manages 14 public schools serving 8,841 students.
What is the rank of New Britain School District?
New Britain School District is ranked #196 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Britain School District?
68% of New Britain School District students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Britain School District?
New Britain School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is New Britain School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,154 is less than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 14 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 8,841 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Graduation Rate
: 77% (Btm 50% in CT)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
