Regional School District 18
School District · Old Lyme, Connecticut
Avg Rating
8.4
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$28,837
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Avg Rating
8.4
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$28,837
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Evaluating Regional School District 18?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Regional School District 18 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lyme Consolidated School
Lyme · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mile Creek School
Old Lyme · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lyme-old Lyme High School
Old Lyme · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#18 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.0
above Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$28,837
+$3,832 vs Connecticut median
District size
1,292 students
Smaller than Connecticut median
The short answer
Regional School District 18 ranks #18 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Regional School District 18's schools with real test data average 8.4/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lyme Consolidated School (9.3/10), Mile Creek School (9.2/10), and Lyme-old Lyme High School (9.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Regional School District 18
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.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lyme Consolidated School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Mile Creek School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Lyme-old Lyme High School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Lyme-old Lyme Middle School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Center School | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Regional School District 18
Regional School District 18 is a Old Lyme, Connecticut school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,292 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.6:1. The district invests $28,837 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.4/10, Regional School District 18 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lyme Consolidated School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Regional School District 18 students show an average math proficiency of 80.7% and ELA proficiency of 84.4%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Regional School District 18, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Regional School District 18 with test data.
Schools in Regional School District 18
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Old Lyme
- Total Enrollment
- 1,292
- Teachers (FTE)
- 122
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Regional School District 18?
Regional School District 18 has 5 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 18?
The average composite rating for Regional School District 18 is 8.4/10. 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 18?
Regional School District 18 spends $28,837 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Regional School District 18?
The average student-teacher ratio in Regional School District 18 is 10.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Regional School District 18?
Lyme Consolidated School is the highest-rated school in Regional School District 18 with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Regional School District 18?
Across schools in Regional School District 18 with test data, the average math proficiency is 80.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 84.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Regional School District 18 compare to other districts in Connecticut?
Regional School District 18 has an average school rating of 8.4/10 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
- 8.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 80.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 84.4%
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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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