Serving 429 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Highcrest School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Highcrest School serves the southern part of Wethersfield, CT, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Families typically drive 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highcrest School's student population of 429 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
429 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Highcrest School ranks within the top 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highcrest School is 0.46, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#317 out of 939 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
72%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.9%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highcrest School's ranking?
Highcrest School is ranked #317 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Highcrest School often compared to?
Highcrest Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Samuel B. Webb Elementary School, West Hill School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Highcrest School?
429 students attend Highcrest School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Highcrest School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highcrest School?
Highcrest School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Highcrest School offer ?
Highcrest School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Highcrest School part of?
Highcrest School is part of Wethersfield School District.
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