Cook Hill School serves 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 78%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Attendance Zone: Cook Hill School serves the west part of Wallingford, CT, covering an attendance area of approximately 6.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cook Hill School's student population of 357 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
357 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
School Motto
'Proud to be Cook Hill Cougars'
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cook Hill School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85-89%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cook Hill School often compared to?
Cook Hill Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland School, Evarts C. Stevens School, Moses Y. Beach School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% CT state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% CT state average).
How many students attend Cook Hill School?
357 students attend Cook Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Cook Hill School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cook Hill School?
Cook Hill School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cook Hill School offer ?
Cook Hill School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cook Hill School part of?
Cook Hill School is part of Wallingford School District.
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