Highcrest School vs. West Hill School
Should I attend Highcrest School or West Hill School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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West Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 475 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 45% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, West Hill School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-3
Total Students
475 students
438 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#390 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#79 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
1
24
Kindergarten Students
62
118
Grade 1 Students
63
88
Grade 2 Students
78
96
Grade 3 Students
62
112
Grade 4 Students
74
-
Grade 5 Students
66
-
Grade 6 Students
69
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
6%
57%
% Hispanic
14%
6%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
72%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%