Chester School District
School District · Deep River, Connecticut
Avg Rating
9.0
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$30,545
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Avg Rating
9.0
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$30,545
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Evaluating Chester School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Chester School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Chester Elementary School
Chester · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$30,545
+$5,540 vs Connecticut median
District size
207 students
Smaller than Connecticut median
Top-Rated Schools in Chester School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chester Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 9.0/10, 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 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Chester School District students show an average math proficiency of 77.9% and ELA proficiency of 83.2%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Chester School District with test data.
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 9.0/10. 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 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Chester School District?
Across schools in Chester School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 77.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 83.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 9.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 77.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 83.2%
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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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