Farm Hill School

390 Ridge Rd.
Middletown, CT 06457
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 277 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Farm Hill School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 277 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Farm Hill School's student population of 277 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
277 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Farm Hill School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farm Hill School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#597 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Farm 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.
40-44%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Farm 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.
60-69%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Farm Hill School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
15%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Farm Hill School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
23%
12%
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White
47%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Farm Hill School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Farm Hill School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Farm Hill School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Farm Hill School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Farm Hill School's ranking?
Farm Hill School is ranked #597 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Farm Hill School?
277 students attend Farm Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Farm Hill School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farm Hill School?
Farm Hill School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Farm Hill School offer ?
Farm Hill School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Farm Hill School part of?
Farm Hill School is part of Middletown School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 277 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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