Manchester School District
School District · Manchester, Connecticut
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,194
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,194
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Evaluating Manchester School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Manchester School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Waddell School
Manchester · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Keeney School
Manchester · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Buckley School
Manchester · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#119 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.6
below Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$29,194
+$4,189 vs Connecticut median
District size
6,167 students
Much larger than Connecticut median
The short answer
Manchester School District ranks #119 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Manchester School District's schools with real test data average 4.8/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Waddell School (6.6/10), Keeney School (5.5/10), and Buckley School (5.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.6/10 despite 65% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Manchester School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Manchester School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waddell School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Keeney School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Buckley School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Manchester High School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Bowers School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy | 4.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Martin School | 4.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Verplanck School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Highland Park School | 4.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Illing Middle School | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Manchester School District
Manchester School District is a Manchester, Connecticut school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 6,167 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.7:1. The district invests $29,194 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.8/10, Manchester School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Waddell School, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Manchester School District students show an average math proficiency of 46.5% and ELA proficiency of 48.8%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Manchester School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Manchester School District with test data.
Schools in Manchester School District
10 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Manchester
- Total Enrollment
- 6,167
- Teachers (FTE)
- 576
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Manchester School District?
Manchester School District has 10 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Manchester School District?
The average composite rating for Manchester School District is 4.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Manchester School District?
Manchester School District spends $29,194 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Manchester School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Manchester School District is 10.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Manchester School District?
Waddell School is the highest-rated school in Manchester School District with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Manchester School District?
Across schools in Manchester School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Manchester School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
Manchester School District has an average school rating of 4.8/10 across 10 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
- 4.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.8%
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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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