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6.0 avg / 10

Stamford School District

School District · Stamford, Connecticut

Students: 16,339
Teachers (FTE): 1,394

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

21

13 elem, 5 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$26,034

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.7:1

How this district compares

Connecticut rank

#88 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below Connecticut avg

Per-pupil spending

$26,034

+$1,029 vs Connecticut median

District size

16,339 students

Much larger than Connecticut median

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 6.0/10, Stamford School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Roxbury School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.

In standardized testing, Stamford School District students show an average math proficiency of 37.5% and ELA proficiency of 46.0%.

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

Math Proficiency 37.5%
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ELA Proficiency 46.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Stamford School District with test data.

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 6.0/10. 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?

Roxbury School is the highest-rated school in Stamford School District with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What are the test scores in Stamford School District?

Across schools in Stamford School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.0%. 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 6.0/10 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 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
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
37.5%
ELA Proficiency
46.0%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

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

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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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