Thomaston School District
School District · Thomaston, Connecticut
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
776
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
776
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Evaluating Thomaston School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Thomaston 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.
Black Rock School
Thomaston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Thomaston High School
Thomaston · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Thomaston Center School
Thomaston · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#104 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,821
$184 vs Connecticut median
District size
776 students
Smaller than Connecticut median
The short answer
Thomaston School District ranks #104 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Thomaston School District's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Black Rock School (6.2/10), Thomaston High School (5.9/10), and Thomaston Center School (5.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Thomaston School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Rock School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Thomaston High School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Thomaston Center School | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Thomaston School District
Thomaston School District is a Thomaston, Connecticut school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 776 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. District-level spending was $24,821 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Thomaston School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Black Rock School, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.
In standardized testing, Thomaston School District students show an average math proficiency of 58.3% and ELA proficiency of 63.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Thomaston School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Thomaston School District with test data.
Schools in Thomaston School District
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Thomaston
- Total Enrollment
- 776
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- District spending per student
- $24,821NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Thomaston School District?
Thomaston School District has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Thomaston School District?
The average composite rating for Thomaston 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 Thomaston School District?
Thomaston School District's district-level spending was $24,821 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 Thomaston School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Thomaston School District is 11.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Thomaston School District?
Black Rock School is the highest-rated school in Thomaston School District with a composite score of 6.2/10.
What are the test scores in Thomaston School District?
Across schools in Thomaston School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Thomaston School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
Thomaston School District has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 3 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
- 58.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.2%
How we rate schools
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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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