Booth Hill School

544 Booth Hill Rd.
Shelton, CT 06484
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 280 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Booth Hill School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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: 280 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 20% in CT
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Booth Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Booth Hill School's student population of 280 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
280 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Booth Hill School ranks within the top 20% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Booth Hill School is 0.49, 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.
This School
State Level (CT)
#154 out of 942 schools
(Top 20%)
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70-74%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Booth Hill School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Booth Hill School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
17%
29%
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Black
7%
13%
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White
69%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Booth Hill School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Booth Hill School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Booth Hill School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Booth Hill School's ranking?
Booth Hill School is ranked #154 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Booth Hill School often compared to?
Booth Hill Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Long Hill School, Elizabeth Shelton School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Booth Hill School?
280 students attend Booth Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Booth Hill School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Booth Hill School?
Booth Hill School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Booth Hill School offer ?
Booth Hill School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Booth Hill School part of?
Booth Hill School is part of Shelton School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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