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New Britain School District

School District · New Britain, Connecticut

Students: 9,900
Teachers (FTE): 729

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

14

10 elem, 3 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$26,403

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.6:1

How this district compares

Connecticut rank

#108 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.8

below Connecticut avg

Per-pupil spending

$26,403

+$1,398 vs Connecticut median

District size

9,900 students

Much larger than Connecticut median

About New Britain School District

New Britain School District is a New Britain, Connecticut school district serving 14 schools. The district educates 9,900 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. The district invests $26,403 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.5/10, New Britain School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Smith Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.

In standardized testing, New Britain School District students show an average math proficiency of 12.7% and ELA proficiency of 22.6%.

The district includes 10 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 12.7%
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ELA Proficiency 22.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in New Britain School District with test data.

District Details

City
New Britain
Total Enrollment
9,900
Teachers (FTE)
729
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in New Britain School District?

New Britain School District has 14 schools in total — 10 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 New Britain School District?

The average composite rating for New Britain School District is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in New Britain School District?

New Britain School District spends $26,403 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in New Britain School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in New Britain School District is 13.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in New Britain School District?

Smith Elementary School is the highest-rated school in New Britain School District with a composite score of 6.6/10.

What are the test scores in New Britain School District?

Across schools in New Britain School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 12.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 22.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does New Britain School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?

New Britain School District has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 14 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
5.5/10
Math Proficiency
12.7%
ELA Proficiency
22.6%

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.

Read our full methodology

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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