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5.2avg / 10

Killingly School District

School District · Danielson, Connecticut

Students: 2,423
Teachers (FTE): 198

Avg Rating

5.2

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

2,423

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.2:1

How this district compares

Connecticut rank

#128 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.3

below Connecticut avg

Per-pupil spending

$22,790

$2,215 vs Connecticut median

District size

2,423 students

Typical than Connecticut median

The short answer

Killingly School District ranks #128 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Killingly School District's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Killingly Memorial School (7.2/10), Killingly Intermediate School (5.3/10), and Killingly Central School (4.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Killingly Memorial School

STAAR proficiency rose +4.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Killingly School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Killingly School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Killingly Memorial School7.2 / 10
2Killingly Intermediate School5.3 / 10
3Killingly Central School4.2 / 10
4Killingly High School4.0 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Killingly School District

Killingly School District is a Danielson, Connecticut school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 2,423 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. District-level spending was $22,790 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.2/10, Killingly School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Killingly Memorial School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.

In standardized testing, Killingly School District students show an average math proficiency of 42.8% and ELA proficiency of 54.5%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency42.8%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency54.5%
School
State
Not reported

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

Schools in Killingly School District

4 schools

District Details

State
Connecticut
City
Danielson
Total Enrollment
2,423
Teachers (FTE)
198
District spending per student
$22,790NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Killingly School District?

Killingly School District has 4 schools in total — 2 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 Killingly School District?

The average composite rating for Killingly School District is 5.2/10. 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 Killingly School District?

Killingly School District's district-level spending was $22,790 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 Killingly School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Killingly School District is 12.2:1.

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

Killingly Memorial School is the highest-rated school in Killingly School District with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What are the test scores in Killingly School District?

Across schools in Killingly School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Killingly School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?

Killingly School District has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 4 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
5.2/10
Math Proficiency
42.8%
ELA Proficiency
54.5%

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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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