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6.1 avg / 10

Norwalk School District

School District · Norwalk, Connecticut

Students: 11,520
Teachers (FTE): 912
Estimated Scores: 9%

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

22

13 elem, 4 mid, 4 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$26,673

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.6:1

How this district compares

Connecticut rank

#86 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Connecticut avg

Per-pupil spending

$26,673

+$1,668 vs Connecticut median

District size

11,520 students

Much larger than Connecticut median

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. The district invests $26,673 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.1/10, Norwalk School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Center for Global Studies, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.

In standardized testing, Norwalk School District students show an average math proficiency of 35.7% and ELA proficiency of 48.3%.

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

Math Proficiency 35.7%
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ELA Proficiency 48.3%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Norwalk School District with test data.

District Details

City
Norwalk
Total Enrollment
11,520
Teachers (FTE)
912
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data 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 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Norwalk School District?

Norwalk School District spends $26,673 per student per year.

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?

Center for Global Studies is the highest-rated school in Norwalk School District with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What are the test scores in Norwalk School District?

Across schools in Norwalk School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.3%. 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 6.1/10 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 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
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
35.7%
ELA Proficiency
48.3%

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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