Regional School District 17 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,801 students in Regional School District 17. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Regional School District 17 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Regional School District 17, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 95% 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
0.19
0.67
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
29 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
83 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
30%
# Black Students
17 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
1,618 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
90%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
50 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:
44
14,483
# Students in K Grade:
132
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
144
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
130
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
146
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
128
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
132
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
152
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
107
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
140
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
129
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
129
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
133
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
155
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 $27,736 is higher than the state median of $26,037. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,831 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Regional School District 17?
Regional School District 17 manages 5 public schools serving 1,801 students.
What is the rank of Regional School District 17?
Regional School District 17 is ranked #47 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 30%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Regional School District 17?
90% of Regional School District 17 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Regional School District 17?
Regional School District 17 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Regional School District 17's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,831 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
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: 5 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,801 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in CT)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
