The Map Room
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Education Committee
Map Title:
State and County Indicators of Adult Literacy and Numeracy
Interactive: Yes
Printable: Yes
Description: This map from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) displays model-based estimates of literacy and numeracy proficiency for each state and county in the U.S. Connecticut’s average literacy and numeracy scale scores for the state are both above the national average.
Map Title:
Teacher Salary by State
Interactive: Yes
Printable: No
Description: This map from World Population Review (an independent organization without political affiliations) compares the average salary for teachers in each state. As of 2024, Connecticut’s average is the fifth highest in the nation (Only California, New York, Washington, and Massachusetts have higher averages). The data used for this map was sourced from the National Education Association.
Map Title:
States With the Highest SAT Scores
Interactive: Yes
Printable: No
Description: This 2023 map from Learner.com shows the total average SAT score for each state, and how far above or below the national average each state’s score is. In Connecticut the total average SAT score in 2023 was 25 points below the national average of 1050, and the state ranked 36 overall. Learner’s data for this map is sourced from the College Board.
Map Title:
The State of Preschool 2022
Interactive: Yes
Printable: Yes
Description: This National Institute for Early Education Research map provides preschool data for each state, including the percentage of three- and four-year-olds enrolled in preschool, state spending per child enrolled, and quality standards benchmarks.
Map Title:
State Grades on K-12 Education
Interactive: Yes
Printable: Yes
Description: This Education Week map shows state rankings from its Quality Counts 2018 report. States were ranked on several categories including: Chances for Success, School Finance, and K-12 Achievement. Connecticut ranked third highest among states with an overall grade of "B."
Map Title:
Change in School-Aged Population
Interactive: Yes
Printable: Yes
Description: This map shows the projected change in the school-aged population in each state from fall 2013 to fall 2025.
Map Title:
Education Aid, Town-by-Town
Interactive: Yes
Printable: Yes
Description: This map, created by the CT Mirror, shows changes to the Education Cost Sharing grant in each municipality from 2017 to 2018. Connecticut provides approximately $2 billion in school aid to municipalities annually.