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Litchfield 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 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 377 students in Litchfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Litchfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
377 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Litchfield School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 197 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 90% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#58 out of 198 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
8%
31%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
88%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $65,729 is higher than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has grown by 116% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $62,034 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has grown by 116% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$65,729
$26,157
Spending / Student
$62,034
$25,225
Best Litchfield School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Litchfield Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14 Plumb Hill Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7540
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7540
Gr: 7-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Litchfield High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14 Plumb Hill Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7530
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7530
Gr: 9-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Litchfield School District?
Litchfield School District manages 2 public schools serving 377 students.
What is the rank of Litchfield School District?
Litchfield School District is ranked #67 out of 197 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Litchfield School District?
88% of Litchfield School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Litchfield School District?
Litchfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Litchfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $62,034 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has grown by 116% over four school years.
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