Hawley Elementary School
- Hawley Elementary School serves 302 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Hawley Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Hawley Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Hawley Elementary School's student population of 302 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 302 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Hawley Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Hawley Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #136 out of 951 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 25% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 90% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Newtown School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Hawley Elementary School is Newtown High School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Newtown Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Reed Intermediate School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- North Branford Newtown Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 712 students
0.2 miles
11 Queen St.
North Branford, CT 06471
(203) 426-7638 0.2 7-8 712 - Newtown Reed Intermediate School Grades: 5-7 | 648 students
0.9 miles
3 Trades Lane
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 270-4880 0.9 5-7 648 - Sandy Hook Sandy Hook Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 383 students
1.3 miles
12 Dickinson Drive
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
(203) 426-7657 1.3 K-4 383 - Sandy Hook Newtown High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,624 student
1.7 miles
12 Berkshire Rd.
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
(203) 426-7646 1.7 9-12 1,624 - Newtown Head O'meadow Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 270 students
2.3 miles
94 Boggs Hill Rd.
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7670 2.3 K-4 270
School Reviews
| 5 I would first want to praise the teachers that did such a great job controlling these young children.One young teacher expanded what she did and how she handled her self under these extreme circumstances. This teacher is a hero and had me in tears.These teachers did a great job and I know why the kids love them,there great. I''m not a student just a person that wanted to give praise to the teachers and first responders - Posted by Student/Alumni - roppo |
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