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Alma E. Pagels School vs. Seth G. Haley School

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School Overview

School
Alma E. Pagels School
26 Benham Hill Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Seth G. Haley School
148 South St.
West Haven, CT 06516
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Alma E. Pagels School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Seth G. Haley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Alma E. Pagels School ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Seth G. Haley School ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
363 students
341 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alma E. Pagels School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Seth G. Haley School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
55% | 45%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Seth G. Haley School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alma E. Pagels School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Seth G. Haley School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alma E. Pagels School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Haven School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Seth G. Haley School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Haven School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#573 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
#629 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alma E. Pagels School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Seth G. Haley School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in CT)
40-44%
(Top 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alma E. Pagels School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Haven School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Seth G. Haley School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Haven School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alma E. Pagels School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Haven School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Seth G. Haley School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Haven School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Alma E. Pagels School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Seth G. Haley School by grade.
Pre-K Students
15
19
Kindergarten Students
64
51
Grade 1 Students
77
70
Grade 2 Students
89
69
Grade 3 Students
60
62
Grade 4 Students
58
70

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alma E. Pagels School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Haven School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Seth G. Haley School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Haven School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
31%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alma E. Pagels School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Haven School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Seth G. Haley School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Haven School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
24%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alma E. Pagels School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Haven School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Seth G. Haley School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Haven School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
31%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alma E. Pagels School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Haven School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Seth G. Haley School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Haven School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alma E. Pagels School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Haven School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Seth G. Haley School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Haven School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.75
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alma E. Pagels School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Haven School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Seth G. Haley School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Haven School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
46%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alma E. Pagels School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Haven School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Seth G. Haley School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Haven School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alma E. Pagels School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Haven School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Seth G. Haley School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Haven School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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