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Regional School District 12

11a School Street
Washington Depot, CT 06794
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Regional School District 12 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 792 students in Regional School District 12. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in Regional School District 12 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
4 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
792 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Regional School District 12, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CT)
#39 out of 198 school districts
(Top 20%)
58%
41%
78%
50%
70-74%
47%
(21-22)
≥95%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
11%
31%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
84%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $34,173 is higher than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,648 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CT)
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,173
$26,157
Spending / Student
$33,648
$25,225

Best Regional School District 12 ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Booth Free School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14 South St.
Roxbury, CT 06783
(860) 354-9391
Gr: K-5 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Washington Primary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11 School St.
Washington Depot, CT 06794
(860) 868-7331
Gr: PK-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
The Burnham School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
80 Main St.
Bridgewater, CT 06752
(860) 354-5559
Gr: K-5 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Shepaug Valley School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
159 South Street
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7326
Gr: 6-12 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Regional School District 12?
Regional School District 12 manages 4 public schools serving 792 students.
What is the rank of Regional School District 12?
Regional School District 12 is ranked #38 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Regional School District 12?
84% of Regional School District 12 students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Regional School District 12?
Regional School District 12 has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Regional School District 12's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,648 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 792 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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