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Willington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 372 students in Willington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Willington School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% 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
2 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
372 Students
490,969 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
40,319 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Willington School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 195 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#132 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
11%
32%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
80%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,669 is higher than the state median of $26,315. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,618 is higher than the state median of $25,377. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,669
$26,315
Spending / Student
$30,618
$25,377
Best Willington School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hall Memorial School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 River Rd.
Willington, CT 06279
(860) 429-9391
Willington, CT 06279
(860) 429-9391
Gr: 5-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Center School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12 Old Farms Rd.
Willington, CT 06279
(860) 429-9367
Willington, CT 06279
(860) 429-9367
Gr: PK-4 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Willington School District?
Willington School District manages 2 public schools serving 372 students.
What is the rank of Willington School District?
Willington School District is ranked #126 out of 195 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Willington School District?
80% of Willington School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Willington School District?
Willington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Willington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,618 is higher than the state median of $25,377. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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