For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,566 students in Watertown School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Watertown School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Watertown 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 90% 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
0.36
0.67
# American Indian Students
6 Students
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
38 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
278 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
30%
# Black Students
92 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
4%
12%
# White Students
2,041 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
80%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
100 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:
64
14,483
# Students in K Grade:
198
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
190
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
187
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
209
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
196
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
203
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
192
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
187
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
205
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
169
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
188
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
184
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
194
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 $25,322 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,037. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,088 is less than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Watertown School District?
Watertown School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,566 students.
What is the rank of Watertown School District?
Watertown School District is ranked #103 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown School District?
80% of Watertown School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Watertown School District?
Watertown School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Watertown School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,088 is less than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 5 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 2,566 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Btm 50% in CT)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 52% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
