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Manchester School District

45 North School Street
Manchester, CT 06042-2010
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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.
This School District
State Average (CT)
#175 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
24%
41%
30%
50%
27%
47%
84%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (CT)
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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buckley School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Vernon Street
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3302
Gr: K-4 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Keeney School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
65 North School St.
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3354
Gr: PK-4 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Martin School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Dartmouth Rd.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3367
Gr: PK-4 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Waddell School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
163 Broad Street
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3392
Gr: K-4 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Bowers School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
141 Princeton Street
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3313
Gr: K-4 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Manchester High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
134 Middletpke E
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3530
Gr: 9-12 | 1,739 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Highland Park School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
397 Porter St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3430
Gr: K-4 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1151 Main St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3571
Gr: 5-6 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #99.
Verplanck School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
126 Olcott Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3383
Gr: K-4 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1010.
Illing Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
227 Middle Tpke E
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3400
Gr: 7-8 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

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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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,783 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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