Top Rankings
Wolcott School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 506 students in Wolcott School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public middle schools in Connecticut.
Public Middle School in Wolcott School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
5 Schools
291 Schools
# Students
2,138 Students
149,799 Students
# Teachers
193 Teachers
12,298 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Wolcott School District, which is ranked within the top 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#79 out of 200 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
![This chart display the overall district rank of Wolcott School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the overall district rank of Wolcott School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_district_rank/77905000/77905280/wolcott--school-district-chart-Xn9adY.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
![This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wolcott School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CT by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wolcott School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CT by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_math_percent/77905000/77905280/wolcott--school-district-chart-bpIV8W6.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
50%
![This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wolcott School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CT by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wolcott School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CT by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_rla_percent/77905000/77905280/wolcott--school-district-chart-b0Pv5fe.png)
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
![This chart display public school graduation rate of Wolcott School District and public school graduation rate of CT by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display public school graduation rate of Wolcott School District and public school graduation rate of CT by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_graduation_rate/77905000/77905280/wolcott--school-district-chart-NXSIB2.png)
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.70
# American Indian Students
7 Students
463 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
52 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
287 Students
48,512 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
33%
# Black Students
81 Students
26,009 Students
% Black Students
4%
17%
# White Students
1,637 Students
61,857 Students
% White Students
77%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
140 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
72 Students
5,867 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
54
2,921
# Students in K Grade:
150
4,925
# Students in 1st Grade:
138
4,783
# Students in 2nd Grade:
150
5,206
# Students in 3rd Grade:
138
5,179
# Students in 4th Grade:
152
5,324
# Students in 5th Grade:
172
8,220
# Students in 6th Grade:
166
30,018
# Students in 7th Grade:
166
37,838
# Students in 8th Grade:
174
38,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
166
1,854
# Students in 10th Grade:
157
1,713
# Students in 11th Grade:
175
1,599
# Students in 12th Grade:
180
1,420
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,050 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,998. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,424 is less than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$45 MM
$12,920 MM
![This chart display total revenue of Wolcott School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display total revenue of Wolcott School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_total_revenue/77905000/77905280/wolcott--school-district-chart-VLhO1T.png)
Spending (20-21)
$44 MM
$12,459 MM
![This chart display total spending of Wolcott School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display total spending of Wolcott School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_spending/77905000/77905280/wolcott--school-district-chart-bfeJe9P.png)
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$21,050
$25,998
![This chart display average revenue per public school student in Wolcott School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display average revenue per public school student in Wolcott School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_revenue_ratio/77905000/77905280/wolcott--school-district-chart-bshwPY0.png)
Spending / Student (20-21)
$20,424
$25,071
![This chart display average spending per public school student in Wolcott School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display average spending per public school student in Wolcott School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_spending_ratio/77905000/77905280/wolcott--school-district-chart-II4ddx.png)
Best Wolcott School District Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tyrrell Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Todd Rd.
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8151
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8151
Grades: 6-8
| 506 students
Recent Articles
![Teaching in Contemporary Times Teaching in Contemporary Times](https://images1.publicschoolreview.com/articlephoto/885/Teaching-in-Contemporary-Times-737672islmo0488kkw4w4s808-280.jpg)
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
![Looming School Bus Strike Leave Students in a Transportation Pickle Looming School Bus Strike Leave Students in a Transportation Pickle](https://images1.publicschoolreview.com/articlephoto/382/Looming-School-Bus-Strike-Leave-Students-in-a-Transportation-Pickle-2nxauff83f0go8kock400occ-280.jpg)
Looming School Bus Strike Leave Students in a Transportation Pickle
A possible school bus strike in New York City may leave more than 150,000 students scrambling for a ride to school.
![Do You Need After School Day Care? Public Schools May Be the Solution Do You Need After School Day Care? Public Schools May Be the Solution](https://images1.publicschoolreview.com/articlephoto/89/Do-You-Need-After-School-Day-Care-Public-Schools-May-Be-the-Solution-7x14cmvjj4owc8kw0c4ko88c0-280.jpg)
Do You Need After School Day Care? Public Schools May Be the Solution
Learn about how your child's public school may be the best source of after school and vacation day care.