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5.9avg / 10

Groton School District

School District · Groton, Connecticut

Students: 4,099
Teachers (FTE): 354

Avg Rating

5.9

out of 10

Schools

7

5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

4,099

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.6:1

How this district compares

Connecticut rank

#101 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.5

below Connecticut avg

Per-pupil spending

$24,893

$112 vs Connecticut median

District size

4,099 students

Larger than Connecticut median

The short answer

Groton School District ranks #101 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Groton School District's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School (6.9/10), Northeast Academy Magnet School (6.5/10), and Mystic River Magnet School (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Northeast Academy Magnet School

STAAR proficiency rose +5.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Groton School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Groton School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School6.9 / 10
2Northeast Academy Magnet School6.5 / 10
3Mystic River Magnet School6.2 / 10
4Robert E. Fitch High School6.1 / 10
5Groton Middle School6.1 / 10
6Thames River Magnet School6.0 / 10
7Charles Barnum Magnet School3.8 / 10

See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

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. District-level spending was $24,893 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.9/10, Groton School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.

In standardized testing, Groton School District students show an average math proficiency of 51.6% and ELA proficiency of 58.1%.

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

Math Proficiency51.6%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency58.1%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Groton School District with test data.

District Details

State
Connecticut
City
Groton
Total Enrollment
4,099
Teachers (FTE)
354
District spending per student
$24,893NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 5.9/10. 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 Groton School District?

Groton School District's district-level spending was $24,893 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 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?

Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School is the highest-rated school in Groton School District with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What are the test scores in Groton School District?

Across schools in Groton School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.1%. 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 5.9/10 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
5.9/10
Math Proficiency
51.6%
ELA Proficiency
58.1%

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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