Newtown School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,877 students in Newtown School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Newtown School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (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).
Newtown School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 96% has increased from 95% 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
3 Students
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
91 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
460 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
30%
# Black Students
88 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
3,165 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
82%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
64 Students
22,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
14,483
# Students in K Grade:
232
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
294
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
275
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
278
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
289
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
293
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
284
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
311
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
296
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
291
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
341
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
335
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
358
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 $26,370 is higher than the state median of $26,037. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,590 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Newtown School District?
Newtown School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,877 students.
What is the rank of Newtown School District?
Newtown School District is ranked #37 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 20%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newtown School District?
82% of Newtown School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newtown School District?
Newtown School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Newtown School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,590 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 7 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,877 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10% in CT)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 61% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
