Watertown School District
School District · Watertown, Connecticut
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,792
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,792
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Evaluating Watertown School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Watertown 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.
Polk School
Oakville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Swift Middle School
Oakville · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fletcher W. Judson School
Watertown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#87 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
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 #87 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Watertown School District's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Polk School (7.2/10), Swift Middle School (6.9/10), and Fletcher W. Judson School (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
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.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Polk School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Swift Middle School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Fletcher W. Judson School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Watertown High School | 5.2 / 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. The district invests $23,792 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Watertown School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Polk School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Watertown School District students show an average math proficiency of 55.4% and ELA proficiency of 66.4%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Watertown School District with test data.
Schools in Watertown School District
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Watertown
- Total Enrollment
- 2,578
- Teachers (FTE)
- 211
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Watertown School District?
Watertown School District spends $23,792 per student per year.
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?
Polk School is the highest-rated school in Watertown School District with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Watertown School District?
Across schools in Watertown School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.4%. 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 6.2/10 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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 66.4%
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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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