Naugatuck School District
School District · Naugatuck, Connecticut
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,670
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,670
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Evaluating Naugatuck School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Naugatuck 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.
Maple Hill School
Naugatuck · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Western School
Naugatuck · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Andrew Avenue School
Naugatuck · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#101 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,670
$3,335 vs Connecticut median
District size
4,231 students
Larger than Connecticut median
The short answer
Naugatuck School District ranks #101 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Naugatuck School District's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Maple Hill School (7.8/10), Western School (6.8/10), and Andrew Avenue School (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.5/10 despite 69% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 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 Naugatuck School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Naugatuck School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maple Hill School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Western School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Andrew Avenue School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Hop Brook Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Cross Street Intermediate School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Hillside Intermediate School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 7 | City Hill Middle School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Salem School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Naugatuck High School | 3.7 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Naugatuck School District
Naugatuck School District is a Naugatuck, Connecticut school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 4,231 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. The district invests $21,670 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Naugatuck School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Maple Hill School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Naugatuck School District students show an average math proficiency of 52.6% and ELA proficiency of 53.7%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Naugatuck School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Naugatuck School District with test data.
Schools in Naugatuck School District
9 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Naugatuck
- Total Enrollment
- 4,231
- Teachers (FTE)
- 308
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Naugatuck School District?
Naugatuck School District has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Naugatuck School District?
The average composite rating for Naugatuck School District is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Naugatuck School District?
Naugatuck School District spends $21,670 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Naugatuck School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Naugatuck School District is 13.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Naugatuck School District?
Maple Hill School is the highest-rated school in Naugatuck School District with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Naugatuck School District?
Across schools in Naugatuck School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Naugatuck School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
Naugatuck School District has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 9 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.7%
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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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