Top Rankings
Newtown School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,844 students in Newtown School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Newtown School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (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 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
3,844 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
337 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Newtown School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#42 out of 200 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Graduation Rate
96%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
13%
31%
% Black
3%
12%
% White
80%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,596 is higher 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 $25,810 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$99 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,596
$26,157
Spending / Student
$25,810
$25,225
Best Newtown School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Head O'meadow Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
94 Boggs Hill Rd.
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7670
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7670
Grades: K-4
| 319 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sandy Hook Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12 Dickinson Drive
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
(203) 426-7657
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
(203) 426-7657
Grades: K-4
| 353 students
Rank: #33.
Hawley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
29 Church Hill Rd.
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7666
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7666
Grades: K-4
| 289 students
Rank: #44.
Newtown Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11 Queen St.
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7638
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7638
Grades: 7-8
| 610 students
Rank: #55.
Middle Gate Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7 Cold Spring Rd.
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7662
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7662
Grades: K-4
| 416 students
Rank: #66.
Newtown High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12 Berkshire Rd.
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
(203) 426-7646
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
(203) 426-7646
Grades: 9-12
| 1,276 students
Rank: #77.
Reed Intermediate School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3 Trades Lane
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 270-4880
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 270-4880
Grades: 5-6
| 581 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newtown School District?
Newtown School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,844 students.
What is the rank of Newtown School District?
Newtown School District is ranked #38 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newtown School District?
80% of Newtown School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newtown School District?
Newtown School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Newtown School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,810 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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