Farmington School District

The Farmington School District is a high-performing school system in Connecticut, with 7 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The district is ranked 17th out of 158 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional academic achievement.

Within the district, several schools stand out as top performers. Farmington High School is the district's top-ranked school, earning a 5-star rating and ranking 13th out of 145 high schools in Connecticut. The school boasts impressive test scores, with 78.3% of 11th graders proficient or better in ELA, 54.7% in math, and 73.7% in science. Another standout is West District School, an elementary school that ranks 19th out of 497 elementary schools in the state and also earns a 5-star rating. This school has exceptional test scores, with over 80% of 3rd and 4th graders proficient or better in both ELA and math.

The Farmington School District as a whole demonstrates a strong commitment to academic excellence, with all schools earning 4 or 5 stars from SchoolDigger. The district invests heavily in its schools, with spending per student ranging from $15,000 to nearly $19,000. This level of funding, combined with relatively low student-teacher ratios, likely contributes to the district's outstanding performance. However, the data also reveals persistent achievement gaps, with schools serving higher percentages of minority and economically disadvantaged students tending to have lower test scores.