Stamford School District
School District · Stamford, Connecticut
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
21
13 elem, 5 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,034
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
21
13 elem, 5 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,034
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Evaluating Stamford School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Stamford School District 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.
Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International
Stamford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rogers International School
Stamford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hart School
Stamford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#95 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$26,034
+$1,029 vs Connecticut median
District size
16,339 students
Much larger than Connecticut median
The short answer
Stamford School District ranks #95 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Stamford School District's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 21 schools. Its top-rated schools are Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International (8.4/10), Rogers International School (8.0/10), and Hart School (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.0/10 despite 48% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Stamford School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Stamford School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (21 of 21). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Rogers International School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Hart School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Davenport Ridge School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Roxbury School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Stillmeadow School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Westover School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Scofield Middle School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Stamford High School | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 21 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Stamford School District
Stamford School District is a Stamford, Connecticut school district serving 21 schools. The district educates 16,339 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. The district invests $26,034 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Stamford School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Stamford School District students show an average math proficiency of 51.5% and ELA proficiency of 55.4%.
The district includes 13 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Stamford School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Stamford School District with test data.
Schools in Stamford School District
21 schools Elementary Schools 13
Middle Schools 5
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Stamford
- Total Enrollment
- 16,339
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,394
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Stamford School District?
Stamford School District has 21 schools in total — 13 elementary, 5 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Stamford School District?
The average composite rating for Stamford School District is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Stamford School District?
Stamford School District spends $26,034 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Stamford School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Stamford School District is 11.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Stamford School District?
Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International is the highest-rated school in Stamford School District with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Stamford School District?
Across schools in Stamford School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Stamford School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
Stamford School District has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 21 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.4%
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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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