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8.4 avg / 10

Chester School District

School District · Deep River, Connecticut

Students: 207
Teachers (FTE): 21

Avg Rating

8.4

out of 10

Schools

1

1 elem

Per-Pupil Spending

$30,545

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.9:1

How this district compares

Per-pupil spending

$30,545

+$5,540 vs Connecticut median

District size

207 students

Smaller than Connecticut median

About Chester School District

Chester School District is a Deep River, Connecticut school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 207 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1. The district invests $30,545 per student annually.

With an average rating of 8.4/10, Chester School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Chester Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.

In standardized testing, Chester School District students show an average math proficiency of 70.3% and ELA proficiency of 77.0%.

The district includes 1 elementary school .

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 70.3%
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ELA Proficiency 77.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Chester School District with test data.

Schools in Chester School District

1 schools

District Details

State
Connecticut
City
Deep River
Total Enrollment
207
Teachers (FTE)
21
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Chester School District?

Chester School District has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Chester School District?

The average composite rating for Chester School District is 8.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Chester School District?

Chester School District spends $30,545 per student per year.

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

The average student-teacher ratio in Chester School District is 9.9:1.

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

Chester Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Chester School District with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What are the test scores in Chester School District?

Across schools in Chester School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 70.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 77.0%. 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
8.4/10
Math Proficiency
70.3%
ELA Proficiency
77.0%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

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.

Read our full methodology

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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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