Groton School District
School District · Groton, Connecticut
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,893
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,893
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#38 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,893
$112 vs Connecticut median
District size
4,099 students
Larger than Connecticut median
About Groton School District
Groton School District is a Groton, Connecticut school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 4,099 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. The district invests $24,893 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Groton School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Groton Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Groton School District students show an average math proficiency of 42.1% and ELA proficiency of 57.6%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Groton School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Groton School District with test data.
Schools in Groton School District
7 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Groton
- Total Enrollment
- 4,099
- Teachers (FTE)
- 354
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Groton School District?
Groton School District has 7 schools in total — 5 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 Groton School District?
The average composite rating for Groton School District is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Groton School District?
Groton School District spends $24,893 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Groton School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Groton School District is 11.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Groton School District?
Groton Middle School is the highest-rated school in Groton School District with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Groton School District?
Across schools in Groton School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Groton School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
Groton School District has an average school rating of 7.2/10 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 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
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.6%
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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Compare Groton School District with neighboring districts in the state.
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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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