Shelton 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 8 public schools serving 4,374 students in Shelton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Shelton School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Shelton School District, which is ranked within the top 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 decreased from 92% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.67
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
214 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,001 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
30%
# Black Students
358 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
8%
12%
# White Students
2,603 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
60%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
190 Students
22,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
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:
339
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
318
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
313
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
312
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
356
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
316
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
373
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
365
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
412
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
298
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
353
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
297
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
322
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 $21,865 in this school district is less 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 $21,390 is less than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Shelton School District?
Shelton School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,374 students.
What is the rank of Shelton School District?
Shelton School District is ranked #84 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 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 Shelton School District?
60% of Shelton School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shelton School District?
Shelton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Shelton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,390 is less than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 8 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 4,374 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Btm 50% in CT)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
