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5.7avg / 10

Stafford School District

School District · Stafford Springs, Connecticut

Students: 1,318
Teachers (FTE): 126
Estimated Scores: 25%

Avg Rating

5.7

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,318

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.5:1

How this district compares

Connecticut rank

#114 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.8

below Connecticut avg

Per-pupil spending

$25,951

+$946 vs Connecticut median

District size

1,318 students

Smaller than Connecticut median

The short answer

Stafford School District ranks #114 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Stafford School District's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Stafford High School (5.7/10), Stafford Middle School (5.7/10), and Stafford Elementary School (4.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Stafford Middle School

STAAR proficiency rose +2.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Stafford School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Stafford School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Stafford High School5.7 / 10
2Stafford Middle School5.7 / 10
3Stafford Elementary School4.4 / 10

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

About Stafford School District

Stafford School District is a Stafford Springs, Connecticut school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,318 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.5:1. District-level spending was $25,951 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.7/10, Stafford School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Stafford Middle School, which has a composite score of 5.7/10.

In standardized testing, Stafford School District students show an average math proficiency of 53.8% and ELA proficiency of 62.3%.

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

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency53.8%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency62.3%
School
State
Not reported

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

Schools in Stafford School District

4 schools

District Details

State
Connecticut
City
Stafford Springs
Total Enrollment
1,318
Teachers (FTE)
126
District spending per student
$25,951NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Stafford School District?

Stafford School District 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 Stafford School District?

The average composite rating for Stafford School District is 5.7/10. 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 Stafford School District?

Stafford School District's district-level spending was $25,951 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 Stafford School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Stafford School District is 10.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Stafford School District?

Stafford Middle School is the highest-rated school in Stafford School District with a composite score of 5.7/10.

What are the test scores in Stafford School District?

Across schools in Stafford School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Stafford School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?

Stafford School District has an average school rating of 5.7/10 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 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
5.7/10
Math Proficiency
53.8%
ELA Proficiency
62.3%

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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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