Stratford School District
School District · Stratford, Connecticut
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,895
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,895
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Evaluating Stratford School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Stratford 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.
Eli Whitney School
Stratford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Chapel School
Stratford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Franklin School
Stratford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#132 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.3
below Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,895
$1,110 vs Connecticut median
District size
6,743 students
Much larger than Connecticut median
The short answer
Stratford School District ranks #132 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Stratford School District's schools with real test data average 4.2/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Eli Whitney School (6.2/10), Chapel School (5.4/10), and Franklin School (4.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 4.6/10 despite 60% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 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 Stratford School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Stratford School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eli Whitney School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Chapel School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Franklin School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Bunnell High School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Lordship School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Wilcoxson School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Second Hill Lane School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Stratford High School | 3.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Harry B. Flood Middle School | 3.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Nichols School | 3.5 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Stratford School District
Stratford School District is a Stratford, Connecticut school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 6,743 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. The district invests $23,895 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.1/10, Stratford School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Eli Whitney School, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.
In standardized testing, Stratford School District students show an average math proficiency of 46.1% and ELA proficiency of 56.3%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Stratford School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Stratford School District with test data.
Schools in Stratford School District
13 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Stratford
- Total Enrollment
- 6,743
- Teachers (FTE)
- 502
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Stratford School District?
Stratford School District has 13 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Stratford School District?
The average composite rating for Stratford School District is 4.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Stratford School District?
Stratford School District spends $23,895 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Stratford School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Stratford School District is 13.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Stratford School District?
Eli Whitney School is the highest-rated school in Stratford School District with a composite score of 6.2/10.
What are the test scores in Stratford School District?
Across schools in Stratford School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Stratford School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
Stratford School District has an average school rating of 4.1/10 across 13 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
- 4.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.3%
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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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