Top Rankings
Regional School District 13 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,302 students in Regional School District 13. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Regional School District 13 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
1,302 Students
490,969 Students
# Teachers
133 Teachers
40,319 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Regional School District 13, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 195 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#79 out of 198 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
47%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
9%
32%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
86%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,962 is higher than the state median of $26,315. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,058 is higher than the state median of $25,377. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,962
$26,315
Spending / Student
$33,058
$25,377
Best Regional School District 13 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coginchaug Regional High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
135 Pickett Ln.
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7215
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7215
Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Frank Ward Strong School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
191 Main Street
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7222
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7222
Gr: 6-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
John Lyman School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
106 Way Rd.
Middlefield, CT 06455
(860) 349-7240
Middlefield, CT 06455
(860) 349-7240
Gr: 2-3 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Middlefield Memorial School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
124 Hubbard St.
Middlefield, CT 06455
(860) 349-7235
Middlefield, CT 06455
(860) 349-7235
Gr: 4-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Frederick Brewster School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
126 Tuttle Rd.
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7227
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7227
Gr: PK-1 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Regional School District 13?
Regional School District 13 manages 5 public schools serving 1,302 students.
What is the rank of Regional School District 13?
Regional School District 13 is ranked #78 out of 195 school districts in Connecticut (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Regional School District 13?
86% of Regional School District 13 students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Regional School District 13?
Regional School District 13 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Regional School District 13's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,058 is higher than the state median of $25,377. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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