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Schools in Stafford · Stafford School District

Stafford’s public schools score below 56% of Connecticut districts on tests and graduation

The grade covers the public school district serving Stafford, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Connecticut, not nationally.

#97of 152 Connecticut townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Connecticut state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
51%
▲ 0 pts vs CT 50%
2021–22
Math proficiency
40%
▲ 0 pts vs CT 40%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▲ 2–6 pts vs CT 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$26.7K
▲ 3% vs CT $25.9K
FY2024
Students per teacher
10.4
CT 12.2 · smaller classes
Schools in town
4
1,256 students on the public path
In brief

Stafford’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 51% and math 40% in spring 2022, against 50% and 40% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $26,743 per student, against $25,892 across Connecticut (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 1 the district’s path is Stafford Elementary School, then Stafford Middle School, then Stafford High School. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Stafford’s grade

C+ Test scoresC+ Graduation

C+: better than 44% of Connecticut school districts, #97 of 152 Connecticut towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Connecticut average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

Connecticut school districts we grade (199)Better than 44%
Lower resultsHigher results
Connecticut towns with similar household incomes (161)Better than 46%
C+B−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 716 test results and a graduating class of 101 could put Stafford anywhere from C+ to B−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Stafford’s students in the tested grades sat them (715 in math, 716 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Stafford, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–KWest Stafford SchoolStafford School DistrictNo scores
1–5Stafford Elementary SchoolStafford School DistrictB
6–8Stafford Middle SchoolStafford School DistrictC
9–12Stafford High SchoolStafford School DistrictB+

Stafford’s public schools are run by Stafford School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Stafford School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 1,256 students, up 3% since 2020–21 · 10.4 per teacher (CT 12.2)
$26,743CT $25,892 · FY2024
C+
Test scores · 2021–22

Close to the state in reading

Reading51%
State average 50.5% · 716 students tested
Math40%
State average 39.8% · 715 students tested

Stafford vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Connecticut towns that share Stafford’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
StaffordC+Stafford
WillingtonB−Willington PK–8 · Regional School District 19 9–12
EllingtonB+Ellington
Union—Union
SomersBSomers

Monson, MA borders Stafford but is graded on its own state’s tests, so it’s left out.

Every school in Stafford

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Connecticut’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Staffordby address
West Stafford School
Elementary · Grades PK–K · Stafford Springs
176 students12:1Rate it →
Stafford Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · Stafford Springs
B
438 students11:1Rate it →
Stafford Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Stafford Springs
C
285 students10:1Rate it →
Stafford High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Stafford Springs
B+
357 students10:1Rate it →

Questions about Stafford’s schools

Are Stafford’s schools good?

On Connecticut’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Stafford children attend score below 56% of Connecticut’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #97 of 152 Connecticut towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 46%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Stafford in?

Stafford School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,256 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Stafford kids go to high school?

Stafford High School in Stafford Springs, with 357 students; its own test results earn a B+.

What is Stafford’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in Stafford School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Connecticut.

How much does Stafford spend per student?

$26,743 in Stafford School District (FY2024), against $25,892 across Connecticut. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Connecticut. Stars are from neighbors.