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5.3avg / 10

Ansonia School District

School District · Ansonia, Connecticut

Students: 2,397
Teachers (FTE): 164

Avg Rating

5.3

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

2,397

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.6:1

How this district compares

Connecticut rank

#125 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.1

below Connecticut avg

Per-pupil spending

$21,951

$3,054 vs Connecticut median

District size

2,397 students

Typical than Connecticut median

The short answer

Ansonia School District ranks #125 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Ansonia School District's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mead School (6.2/10), Prendergast School (6.1/10), and Ansonia High School (4.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Mead School

STAAR proficiency rose +9.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Ansonia School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Ansonia School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Mead School6.2 / 10
2Prendergast School6.1 / 10
3Ansonia High School4.6 / 10
4Ansonia Middle School4.5 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Ansonia School District

Ansonia School District is a Ansonia, Connecticut school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 2,397 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. District-level spending was $21,951 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.3/10, Ansonia School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Mead School, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.

In standardized testing, Ansonia School District students show an average math proficiency of 29.2% and ELA proficiency of 35.3%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Ansonia School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency29.2%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency35.3%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Ansonia School District with test data.

Schools in Ansonia School District

4 schools

District Details

State
Connecticut
City
Ansonia
Total Enrollment
2,397
Teachers (FTE)
164
District spending per student
$21,951NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
24.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Ansonia School District?

Ansonia School District has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Ansonia School District?

The average composite rating for Ansonia School District is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Ansonia School District?

Ansonia School District's district-level spending was $21,951 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Ansonia School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Ansonia School District is 14.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Ansonia School District?

Mead School is the highest-rated school in Ansonia School District with a composite score of 6.2/10.

What are the test scores in Ansonia School District?

Across schools in Ansonia School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Ansonia School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?

Ansonia School District has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Connecticut by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.3/10
Math Proficiency
29.2%
ELA Proficiency
35.3%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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