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Naugatuck School District

497 Rubber Avenue
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Naugatuck School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,987 students in Naugatuck School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Naugatuck School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
3,987 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
288 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Naugatuck School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 88% has increased from 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CT)
#159 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
29%
41%
41%
50%
37%
47%
88%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
40%
31%
% Black
12%
12%
% White
41%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,340 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,886 is less than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CT)
Total Revenue
$93 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$91 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,340
$26,157
Spending / Student
$22,886
$25,225

Best Naugatuck School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maple Hill School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
641 Maple Hill Rd.
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5236
Gr: K-4 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Western School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Pine St.
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5244
Gr: K-4 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Cross Street Intermediate School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Cross St.
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5227
Gr: 5-6 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
City Hill Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
441 City Hill St.
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5246
Gr: 7-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Andrew Avenue School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Andrew Ave.
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5221
Gr: K-4 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Hop Brook Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Crown Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5231
Gr: K-4 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Salem School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
124 Meadow St.
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5242
Gr: K-4 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Hillside Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
51 Hillside Ave.
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5260
Gr: 5-6 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
Naugatuck High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
543 Rubber Ave.
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,272 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Naugatuck School District?
Naugatuck School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,987 students.
What is the rank of Naugatuck School District?
Naugatuck School District is ranked #159 out of 197 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Naugatuck School District?
41% of Naugatuck School District students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Naugatuck School District?
Naugatuck School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Naugatuck School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,886 is less than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,987 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 88% (Top 50% in CT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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