Serving 340 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Long Hill School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Long Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Long Hill School's student population of 340 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Long Hill School ranks within the top 30% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Long Hill School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#248 out of 940 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
30%
29%
Black
8%
13%
White
50%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Long Hill School's ranking?
Long Hill School is ranked #248 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Long Hill School often compared to?
Long Hill Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Booth Hill School, Elizabeth Shelton School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Long Hill School?
340 students attend Long Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Long Hill School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Long Hill School?
Long Hill School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Long Hill School offer ?
Long Hill School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Long Hill School part of?
Long Hill School is part of Shelton School District.
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