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Berlin School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,593 students in Berlin School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Berlin School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
2,593 Students
490,969 Students
# Teachers
223 Teachers
40,319 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Berlin School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 195 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 96% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#72 out of 198 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Graduation Rate
96%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
14%
32%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
77%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,358 is higher than the state median of $26,315. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,064 is less than the state median of $25,377. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$65 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,358
$26,315
Spending / Student
$25,064
$25,377
Best Berlin School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richard D. Hubbard School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
139 Grove St.
East Berlin, CT 06023
(860) 828-4119
East Berlin, CT 06023
(860) 828-4119
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Mary E. Griswold School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
133 Heather Ln.
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 828-6336
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 828-6336
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Berlin High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
139 Patterson Way
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 828-6577
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 828-6577
Gr: 9-12 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
899 Norton Rd.
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 828-0323
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 828-0323
Gr: 6-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Emma Hart Willard School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1088 Norton Rd.
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 828-4151
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 828-4151
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Berlin School District?
Berlin School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,593 students.
What is the rank of Berlin School District?
Berlin School District is ranked #68 out of 195 school districts in Connecticut (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Berlin School District?
77% of Berlin School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berlin School District?
Berlin School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Berlin School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,064 is less than the state median of $25,377. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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