Pine Grove School vs. West Hill School
Should I attend Pine Grove 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
Pine Grove School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
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 616 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Pine Grove School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), 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
K-4
PK-3
Total Students
616 students
438 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#169 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#79 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
24
Kindergarten Students
122
118
Grade 1 Students
120
88
Grade 2 Students
143
96
Grade 3 Students
105
112
Grade 4 Students
126
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
18%
57%
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
7%
2%
% White
65%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%