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Wallingford School District

100 South Turnpike Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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.
51±¬ÁÏs in Wallingford School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CT)
#124 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
40%
41%
53%
50%
54%
47%
91%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (CT)
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 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary G. Fritz Elementary School Of Yalesville
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
415 Church Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 284-6900
Gr: 3-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Rock Hill School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
910 Old Rock Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-6260
Gr: 3-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Lyman Hall High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
70 Pond Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-5350
Gr: 9-12 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mark T. Sheehan High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
142 Hope Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Pond Hill School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
299 Pond Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-6230
Gr: 3-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Parker Farms School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Parker Farms Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-6200
Gr: 3-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
James H. Moran Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
141 Hope Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 741-2900
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
106 Pond Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Cook Hill School
57 Hall Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 284-5400
Gr: PK-2 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
18 Kondracki Lane
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-3750
Gr: PK-2 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Highland School
200 Highland Avenue
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-3970
Gr: PK-2 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Moses Y. Beach School
340 North Main Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-3940
Gr: PK-2 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

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 #125 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: 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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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,155 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in CT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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