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5.4avg / 10

Watertown School District

School District · Watertown, Connecticut

Students: 2,578
Teachers (FTE): 211
Estimated Scores: 20%

Avg Rating

5.4

out of 10

Schools

5

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

2,578

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.2:1

How this district compares

Connecticut rank

#124 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.1

below Connecticut avg

Per-pupil spending

$23,792

$1,213 vs Connecticut median

District size

2,578 students

Typical than Connecticut median

The short answer

Watertown School District ranks #124 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Watertown School District's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fletcher W. Judson School (6.2/10), Polk School (5.6/10), and Watertown High School (5.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Fletcher W. Judson School

STAAR proficiency rose +5.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Watertown School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Watertown School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Fletcher W. Judson School6.2 / 10
2Polk School5.6 / 10
3Watertown High School5.1 / 10
4Swift Middle School4.6 / 10

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Watertown School District

Watertown School District is a Watertown, Connecticut school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 2,578 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. District-level spending was $23,792 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.4/10, Watertown School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Fletcher W. Judson School, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.

In standardized testing, Watertown School District students show an average math proficiency of 52.4% and ELA proficiency of 60.7%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Watertown School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency52.4%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency60.7%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Watertown School District with test data.

Schools in Watertown School District

5 schools

District Details

State
Connecticut
City
Watertown
Total Enrollment
2,578
Teachers (FTE)
211
District spending per student
$23,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Watertown School District?

Watertown School District has 5 schools in total — 3 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 Watertown School District?

The average composite rating for Watertown School District is 5.4/10. 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 Watertown School District?

Watertown School District's district-level spending was $23,792 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 Watertown School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Watertown School District is 12.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Watertown School District?

Fletcher W. Judson School is the highest-rated school in Watertown School District with a composite score of 6.2/10.

What are the test scores in Watertown School District?

Across schools in Watertown School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Watertown School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?

Watertown School District has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 5 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
5.4/10
Math Proficiency
52.4%
ELA Proficiency
60.7%

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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