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6.2avg / 10

Regional School District 12

School District · Washington Depot, Connecticut

Students: 797
Teachers (FTE): 88

Avg Rating

6.2

out of 10

Schools

4

3 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

797

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.1:1

How this district compares

Connecticut rank

#89 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Connecticut avg

Per-pupil spending

$32,664

+$7,659 vs Connecticut median

District size

797 students

Smaller than Connecticut median

The short answer

Regional School District 12 ranks #89 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Regional School District 12's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Shepaug Valley School (8.0/10), The Burnham School (7.1/10), and Washington Primary School (5.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Shepaug Valley School

STAAR proficiency rose +4.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Regional School District 12 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Regional School District 12

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Shepaug Valley School8.0 / 10
2The Burnham School7.1 / 10
3Washington Primary School5.0 / 10
4Booth Free School4.7 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Regional School District 12

Regional School District 12 is a Washington Depot, Connecticut school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 797 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.1:1. District-level spending was $32,664 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.2/10, Regional School District 12 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Shepaug Valley School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.

In standardized testing, Regional School District 12 students show an average math proficiency of 76.7% and ELA proficiency of 80.4%.

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

District Map

Schools in Regional School District 12, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency76.7%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency80.4%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Regional School District 12 with test data.

Schools in Regional School District 12

4 schools

District Details

State
Connecticut
City
Washington Depot
Total Enrollment
797
Teachers (FTE)
88
District spending per student
$32,664NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Regional School District 12?

Regional School District 12 has 4 schools in total — 3 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Regional School District 12?

The average composite rating for Regional School District 12 is 6.2/10. 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 Regional School District 12?

Regional School District 12's district-level spending was $32,664 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 Regional School District 12?

The average student-teacher ratio in Regional School District 12 is 9.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Regional School District 12?

Shepaug Valley School is the highest-rated school in Regional School District 12 with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What are the test scores in Regional School District 12?

Across schools in Regional School District 12 with test data, the average math proficiency is 76.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 80.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Regional School District 12 compare to other districts in Connecticut?

Regional School District 12 has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 4 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
6.2/10
Math Proficiency
76.7%
ELA Proficiency
80.4%

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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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