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Wallingford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,155 students in Wallingford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Wallingford School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% 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
12 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
5,155 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
485 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wallingford 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#123 out of 200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
22%
31%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
68%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,197 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 $26,568 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$140 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$137 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,197
$26,157
Spending / Student
$26,568
$25,225
Best Wallingford School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mary G. Fritz Elementary School Of Yalesville
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 Church Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 284-6900
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 284-6900
Grades: 3-5
| 265 students
Rank: #22.
Mark T. Sheehan High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
142 Hope Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-5900
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 724 students
Rank: #33.
Rock Hill School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
910 Old Rock Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-6260
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-6260
Grades: 3-5
| 300 students
Rank: #44.
Lyman Hall High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Pond Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-5350
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-5350
Grades: 9-12
| 932 students
Rank: #55.
Pond Hill School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
299 Pond Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-6230
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-6230
Grades: 3-5
| 268 students
Rank: #66.
Parker Farms School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Parker Farms Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-6200
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-6200
Grades: 3-5
| 241 students
Rank: #77.
James H. Moran Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
141 Hope Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 741-2900
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 741-2900
Grades: 6-8
| 528 students
Rank: #88.
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
106 Pond Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-3700
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 564 students
Rank: n/an/a
57 Hall Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 284-5400
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 284-5400
Grades: PK-2
| 374 students
Rank: n/an/a
18 Kondracki Lane
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-3750
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-3750
Grades: PK-2
| 315 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Highland Avenue
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-3970
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-3970
Grades: PK-2
| 315 students
Rank: n/an/a
340 North Main Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-3940
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-3940
Grades: PK-2
| 329 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wallingford School District?
Wallingford School District manages 12 public schools serving 5,155 students.
What is the rank of Wallingford School District?
Wallingford School District is ranked #123 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wallingford School District?
68% of Wallingford School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wallingford School District?
Wallingford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Wallingford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,568 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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