Canterbury School District
School District · Canterbury, Connecticut
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,694
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,694
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#125 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.6
below Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,694
$1,311 vs Connecticut median
District size
486 students
Smaller than Connecticut median
About Canterbury School District
Canterbury School District is a Canterbury, Connecticut school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 486 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.8:1. The district invests $23,694 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.7/10, Canterbury School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School, which has a composite score of 4.7/10.
In standardized testing, Canterbury School District students show an average math proficiency of 34.5% and ELA proficiency of 50.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Canterbury School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Canterbury School District with test data.
Schools in Canterbury School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Canterbury
- Total Enrollment
- 486
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Canterbury School District?
Canterbury School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Canterbury School District?
The average composite rating for Canterbury School District is 4.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Canterbury School District?
Canterbury School District spends $23,694 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Canterbury School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Canterbury School District is 10.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Canterbury School District?
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School is the highest-rated school in Canterbury School District with a composite score of 4.7/10.
What are the test scores in Canterbury School District?
Across schools in Canterbury School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.3%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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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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