Bloomfield School District
School District · Bloomfield, Connecticut
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
7
2 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
1,982
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
7
2 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
1,982
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#64 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$32,662
+$7,657 vs Connecticut median
District size
1,982 students
Typical than Connecticut median
The short answer
Bloomfield School District ranks #64 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Bloomfield School District's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Laurel Literacy Academy (8.7/10), Carmen Arace Intermediate School (7.8/10), and Carmen Arace Middle School (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Bloomfield School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Bloomfield School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laurel Literacy Academy | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Carmen Arace Intermediate School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Carmen Arace Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Metacomet School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Global Experience Magnet School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Bloomfield High School | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bloomfield School District
Bloomfield School District is a Bloomfield, Connecticut school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 1,982 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.3:1. District-level spending was $32,662 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Bloomfield School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Laurel Literacy Academy, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Bloomfield School District students show an average math proficiency of 36.4% and ELA proficiency of 48.4%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Bloomfield School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bloomfield School District with test data.
Schools in Bloomfield School District
7 schoolsElementary Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Bloomfield
- Total Enrollment
- 1,982
- Teachers (FTE)
- 192
- District spending per student
- $32,662NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bloomfield School District?
Bloomfield School District has 7 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bloomfield School District?
The average composite rating for Bloomfield School District is 6.8/10. 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 Bloomfield School District?
Bloomfield School District's district-level spending was $32,662 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 Bloomfield School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bloomfield School District is 10.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bloomfield School District?
Laurel Literacy Academy is the highest-rated school in Bloomfield School District with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Bloomfield School District?
Across schools in Bloomfield School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bloomfield School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
Bloomfield School District has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 7 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.4%
How we rate schools
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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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