West Haven School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools in West Haven School District, serving 3,297 students.
- Public elementary school in West Haven School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 54% statewide average). This district's average elementary school ranking is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Connecticut.
- The top ranked public elementary schools in West Haven School District are Edith E. Mackrille School, Alma E. Pagels School and Forest School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut public elementary school average of 12:1.
Overview
| School District Name | West Haven School District |
| School District Website | http://www.whschools.org |
| School District Phone Number | (203)937-4300 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CT) |
| # of Schools | 7 Schools | 788 Schools |
| # of Students | 3,297 Students | 345,672 Students |
| # of Teachers | 267 Teachers | 27,746 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
District Comparison
- West Haven School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 179 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 75% has increased from 72% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (CT) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 57% |
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| Graduation Rate | 75% | 89% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.65 |
| # of American Indian Students | 11 Students | 920 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 128 Students | 18,065 Students |
| % Asian Students | 4% | 5% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 1,245 Students | 90,868 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 38% | 26% |
| # of Black Students | 728 Students | 45,273 Students |
| % Black Students | 22% | 13% |
| # of White Students | 1,077 Students | 177,847 Students |
| % White Students | 33% | 52% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 2 Students | 379 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 106 Students | 12,320 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 71 | 11,966 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 476 | 35,576 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 468 | 36,485 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 478 | 36,471 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 415 | 37,688 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 475 | 38,546 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 455 | 39,829 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 459 | 39,247 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | - | 32,088 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | - | 31,851 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 1,670 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 1,531 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 1,385 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 1,339 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $18,244 in this school district is less than the state average of $21,667. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $17,577 is less than the state average of $18,999. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CT) |
| Total Revenue | $110 MM | $31 MM |
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| Spending | $106 MM | $27 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $18,244 | $21,667 |
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| Spending / Student | $17,577 | $18,999 |
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West Haven School District Public Elementary Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Alma E. Pagels School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank: Top 50%26 Benham Hill Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203)931-6840
Grades: PK-4 | 335 students
- Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School Math: 30% | Reading: 48%
Rank: Bottom 50%2 Tetlow St.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203)937-4390
Grades: 5-6 | 914 students
- Edith E. Mackrille School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank: Top 10%806 Jones Hill Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203)931-6820
Grades: PK-4 | 320 students
- Forest School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank: Bottom 50%95 Burwell Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203)931-6800
Grades: PK-4 | 424 students
- Savin Rock Community School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank: Bottom 50%50 Park St.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203)931-6850
Grades: PK-4 | 482 students
- Seth G. Haley School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank: Bottom 50%148 South St.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203)931-6810
Grades: PK-4 | 378 students
- Washington School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank: Bottom 50%369 Washington Ave.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203)931-6880
Grades: PK-4 | 444 students
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