Chalk Hill School (Closed 2012)

Chalk Hill School serves 277 students in grades 6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥99% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 95% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 79%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
277 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
(10-11)
≥99%
83%
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(10-11)
95%
79%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
5%
29%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
87%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥99% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% CT state average), while 95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% CT state average).
How many students attend Chalk Hill School?
277 students attend Chalk Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Chalk Hill School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chalk Hill School?
Chalk Hill School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Chalk Hill School offer ?
Chalk Hill School offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Chalk Hill School part of?
Chalk Hill School is part of Monroe School District.

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