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Regional School District 07 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 756 students in Regional School District 07. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Regional School District 07 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
756 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Regional School District 07, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#61 out of 198 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
4%
31%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
93%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,903 is higher than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,421 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,903
$26,157
Spending / Student
$33,421
$25,225
Best Regional School District 07 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwestern Regional High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Battistoni Dr.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-8525
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-8525
Gr: 9-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Northwestern Regional Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Battistoni Dr.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-7243
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-7243
Gr: 7-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Regional School District 07?
Regional School District 07 manages 2 public schools serving 756 students.
What is the rank of Regional School District 07?
Regional School District 07 is ranked #53 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 30%) 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 Regional School District 07?
93% of Regional School District 07 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Regional School District 07?
Regional School District 07 has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Regional School District 07's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,421 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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