Stafford School District
School District · Stafford Springs, Connecticut
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,951
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,951
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Evaluating Stafford School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Stafford School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Stafford High School
Stafford Springs · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Stafford Elementary School
Stafford Springs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Stafford Middle School
Stafford Springs · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#98 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
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 #98 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Stafford School District's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Stafford High School (6.2/10), Stafford Elementary School (5.8/10), and Stafford Middle School (4.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
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.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stafford High School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Stafford Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Stafford Middle School | 4.5 / 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. The district invests $25,951 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Stafford School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Stafford High School, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.
In standardized testing, Stafford School District students show an average math proficiency of 58.8% and ELA proficiency of 68.7%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Stafford School District with test data.
Schools in Stafford School District
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Stafford Springs
- Total Enrollment
- 1,318
- Teachers (FTE)
- 126
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Stafford School District?
Stafford School District spends $25,951 per student per year.
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 High School is the highest-rated school in Stafford School District with a composite score of 6.2/10.
What are the test scores in Stafford School District?
Across schools in Stafford School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.7%. 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 5.8/10 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.7%
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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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