A−
Somers Central School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12
Serves Somers.
Students
2,475
Schools
4
Spent per student
$38,131
NY $34,607
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
15%
Debt
$30.1M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Somers Central School District
- School Grade A−: better than 82% of Connecticut districts
- Math proficiency 9 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 12 pts above the state
- Graduation rate (4-year) 14 pts above the state
- Spends 10% more per student than the NY average
- 10 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 11% since 2020
- Debt of $30.1M, about $12,160 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Saugatuck.
K–55 elementary schoolsWestport School District
6–82 middle schoolsWestport School District
9–12Staples High SchoolWestport School District
Test scores vs. NY
2020–21Math proficiency65%
State average 55.9%
Reading / language arts74%
State average 62.4%
Graduation rate (4-year)97%
State average 83.5%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$38,131 per student · 10% above NY
Spending
Classroom instruction 65%Support & administration 34%Other 1%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 78%State 20%Federal 2%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
2,781’20
2,711’21
2,600’22
2,523’23
2,475’24
Down 11% since 2020.
Students
White 75%Hispanic 16%Asian 4%Two or more races 3%Black 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
Schools in the district
4 public schools.
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.