Wallingford School District
School District · Wallingford, Connecticut
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
12
8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,268
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
12
8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,268
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Evaluating Wallingford School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wallingford 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.
Mary G. Fritz Elementary School of Yalesville
Yalesville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mark T. Sheehan High School
Wallingford · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Parker Farms School
Wallingford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#63 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$26,268
+$1,263 vs Connecticut median
District size
5,292 students
Much larger than Connecticut median
The short answer
Wallingford School District ranks #63 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Wallingford School District's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mary G. Fritz Elementary School of Yalesville (7.0/10), Mark T. Sheehan High School (6.6/10), and Parker Farms School (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.0/10 despite 29% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 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 Wallingford School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Wallingford School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mary G. Fritz Elementary School of Yalesville | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Mark T. Sheehan High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Parker Farms School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Rock Hill School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Lyman Hall High School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Pond Hill School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 7 | James H. Moran Middle School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Dag Hammarskjold Middle School | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wallingford School District
Wallingford School District is a Wallingford, Connecticut school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 5,292 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.6:1. The district invests $26,268 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Wallingford School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mary G. Fritz Elementary School of Yalesville, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Wallingford School District students show an average math proficiency of 58.1% and ELA proficiency of 65.4%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Wallingford School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wallingford School District with test data.
Schools in Wallingford School District
12 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Wallingford
- Total Enrollment
- 5,292
- Teachers (FTE)
- 500
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wallingford School District?
Wallingford School District has 12 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 Wallingford School District?
The average composite rating for Wallingford School District is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Wallingford School District?
Wallingford School District spends $26,268 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wallingford School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wallingford School District is 10.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wallingford School District?
Mary G. Fritz Elementary School of Yalesville is the highest-rated school in Wallingford School District with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Wallingford School District?
Across schools in Wallingford School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wallingford School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
Wallingford School District has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 12 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
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.4%
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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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