Top Rankings
Manchester 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 10 public schools serving 5,783 students in Manchester 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 Manchester School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% 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
10 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
5,783 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
525 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Manchester 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 84% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#175 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Graduation Rate
84%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.68
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
9%
5%
% Hispanic
35%
31%
% Black
24%
12%
% White
28%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,318 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 $28,044 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$170 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$162 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,318
$26,157
Spending / Student
$28,044
$25,225
Best Manchester School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buckley School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 Vernon Street
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3302
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3302
Grades: K-4
| 284 students
Rank: #22.
Keeney School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
65 North School St.
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3354
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3354
Grades: PK-4
| 310 students
Rank: #33.
Martin School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
140 Dartmouth Rd.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3367
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3367
Grades: PK-4
| 217 students
Rank: #44.
Waddell School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
163 Broad Street
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3392
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3392
Grades: K-4
| 509 students
Rank: #55.
Bowers School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
141 Princeton Street
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3313
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3313
Grades: K-4
| 303 students
Rank: #66.
Manchester High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
134 Middletpke E
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3530
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3530
Grades: 9-12
| 1,739 students
Rank: #77.
Highland Park School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
397 Porter St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3430
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3430
Grades: K-4
| 329 students
Rank: #88.
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1151 Main St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3571
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3571
Grades: 5-6
| 849 students
Rank: #99.
Verplanck School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
126 Olcott Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3383
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3383
Grades: K-4
| 453 students
Rank: #1010.
Illing Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
227 Middle Tpke E
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3400
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3400
Grades: 7-8
| 790 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Manchester School District?
Manchester School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,783 students.
What is the rank of Manchester School District?
Manchester School District is ranked #175 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 Manchester School District?
35% of Manchester School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manchester School District?
Manchester School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Manchester School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,044 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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