New London School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 702 students in New London School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Connecticut.
Public Middle Schools in New London School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
New London 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 79% has increased from 76% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.70
# American Indian Students
13 Students
421 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
37 Students
6,753 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,637 Students
50,557 Students
% Hispanic Students
58%
34%
# Black Students
470 Students
25,714 Students
% Black Students
17%
17%
# White Students
362 Students
59,914 Students
% White Students
13%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
143 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
322 Students
6,311 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,186
# Students in K Grade:
156
5,160
# Students in 1st Grade:
268
5,219
# Students in 2nd Grade:
209
4,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
275
5,323
# Students in 4th Grade:
257
5,514
# Students in 5th Grade:
255
8,191
# Students in 6th Grade:
178
29,939
# Students in 7th Grade:
193
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
200
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
293
1,935
# Students in 10th Grade:
257
1,823
# Students in 11th Grade:
142
1,645
# Students in 12th Grade:
165
1,597
# 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 $43,593 is higher than the state median of $26,037. The school district revenue/student has grown by 65% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $42,821 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 65% over four school years.
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 9 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 2,848 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Graduation Rate
: 79% (Btm 50% in CT)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
