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6.3avg / 10

Regional School District 13

School District · Durham, Connecticut

Students: 1,350
Teachers (FTE): 131

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

5

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,350

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.3:1

How this district compares

Connecticut rank

#83 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Connecticut avg

Per-pupil spending

$31,721

+$6,716 vs Connecticut median

District size

1,350 students

Smaller than Connecticut median

The short answer

Regional School District 13 ranks #83 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Regional School District 13's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Frank Ward Strong School (8.5/10), Middlefield Memorial School (7.4/10), and Coginchaug Regional High School (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
John Lyman School

STAAR proficiency rose +13.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Regional School District 13 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Regional School District 13

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Frank Ward Strong School8.5 / 10
2Middlefield Memorial School7.4 / 10
3Coginchaug Regional High School6.5 / 10
4Frederick Brewster School5.3 / 10
5John Lyman School3.9 / 10

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Regional School District 13

Regional School District 13 is a Durham, Connecticut school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 1,350 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.3:1. District-level spending was $31,721 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Regional School District 13 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Frank Ward Strong School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.

In standardized testing, Regional School District 13 students show an average math proficiency of 61.4% and ELA proficiency of 71.1%.

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

District Map

Schools in Regional School District 13, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency61.4%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency71.1%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Regional School District 13 with test data.

District Details

State
Connecticut
City
Durham
Total Enrollment
1,350
Teachers (FTE)
131
District spending per student
$31,721NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Regional School District 13?

Regional School District 13 has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, 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 13?

The average composite rating for Regional School District 13 is 6.3/10. 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 13?

Regional School District 13's district-level spending was $31,721 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 13?

The average student-teacher ratio in Regional School District 13 is 10.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Regional School District 13?

Frank Ward Strong School is the highest-rated school in Regional School District 13 with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What are the test scores in Regional School District 13?

Across schools in Regional School District 13 with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Regional School District 13 compare to other districts in Connecticut?

Regional School District 13 has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 5 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
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
61.4%
ELA Proficiency
71.1%

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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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