Norwalk School District
School District · Norwalk, Connecticut
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
22
13 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
11,520
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
22
13 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
11,520
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#73 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$26,673
+$1,668 vs Connecticut median
District size
11,520 students
Much larger than Connecticut median
The short answer
Norwalk School District ranks #73 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Norwalk School District's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 20 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fox Run Elementary School (8.4/10), West Rocks Middle School (8.1/10), and Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 51% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 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 Norwalk School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Norwalk School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Norwalk School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (20 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fox Run Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | West Rocks Middle School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Roton Middle School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Nathan Hale Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Brookside Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Concord Magnet School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Center for Global Studies | 7.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 10 | P-Tech Norwalk | 7.1 / 10 |
See all 22 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Norwalk School District
Norwalk School District is a Norwalk, Connecticut school district serving 22 schools.The district educates 11,520 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. District-level spending was $26,673 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Norwalk School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fox Run Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Norwalk School District students show an average math proficiency of 46.1% and ELA proficiency of 52.0%.
The district includes 13 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Norwalk School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Norwalk School District with test data.
Schools in Norwalk School District
22 schoolsElementary Schools13
Middle Schools4
High Schools4
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Norwalk
- Total Enrollment
- 11,520
- Teachers (FTE)
- 912
- District spending per student
- $26,673NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Norwalk School District?
Norwalk School District has 22 schools in total — 13 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Norwalk School District?
The average composite rating for Norwalk School District is 6.6/10. 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 Norwalk School District?
Norwalk School District's district-level spending was $26,673 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 Norwalk School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Norwalk School District is 12.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Norwalk School District?
Fox Run Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Norwalk School District with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Norwalk School District?
Across schools in Norwalk School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Norwalk School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
Norwalk School District has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 22 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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.0%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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- Danbury School District (19)
- Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (17)
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- Stratford School District (13)
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- Naugatuck School District (9)
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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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