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6.7 avg / 10

Regional School District 16

School District · Prospect, Connecticut

Students: 1,931
Teachers (FTE): 165

Avg Rating

6.7

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$23,117

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.7:1

How this district compares

Connecticut rank

#60 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.4

above Connecticut avg

Per-pupil spending

$23,117

$1,888 vs Connecticut median

District size

1,931 students

Typical than Connecticut median

About Regional School District 16

Regional School District 16 is a Prospect, Connecticut school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,931 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. The district invests $23,117 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.7/10, Regional School District 16 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Long River Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.

In standardized testing, Regional School District 16 students show an average math proficiency of 54.3% and ELA proficiency of 66.8%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Regional School District 16, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 54.3%
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ELA Proficiency 66.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Regional School District 16 with test data.

Schools in Regional School District 16

4 schools

District Details

City
Prospect
Total Enrollment
1,931
Teachers (FTE)
165
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Regional School District 16?

Regional School District 16 has 4 schools in total — 2 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 16?

The average composite rating for Regional School District 16 is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Regional School District 16?

Regional School District 16 spends $23,117 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Regional School District 16?

The average student-teacher ratio in Regional School District 16 is 11.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Regional School District 16?

Long River Middle School is the highest-rated school in Regional School District 16 with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What are the test scores in Regional School District 16?

Across schools in Regional School District 16 with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Regional School District 16 compare to other districts in Connecticut?

Regional School District 16 has an average school rating of 6.7/10 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 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
6.7/10
Math Proficiency
54.3%
ELA Proficiency
66.8%

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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