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Pond Hill School vs. Rock Hill School

Should you attend Pond Hill School or Rock Hill School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Pond Hill School
299 Pond Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Rock Hill School
910 Old Rock Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Pond Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
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Overview
Serving 268 students in grades 3-5, Pond Hill 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 44% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 300 students in grades 3-5, Rock Hill 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 54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher 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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-5
3-5
Total Students
268 students
300 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pond Hill School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rock Hill School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pond Hill School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rock Hill School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pond Hill School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rock Hill School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pond Hill School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wallingford School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rock Hill School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wallingford School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#453 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
#410 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pond Hill School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rock Hill School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
44%
(Top 50% in CT)(22-23 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 50% in CT)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pond Hill School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wallingford 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 Rock Hill School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wallingford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 50% in CT)
56%
(Top 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pond Hill School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wallingford 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 Rock Hill School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wallingford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in CT)
60-64%
(Top 30% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pond Hill School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wallingford 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 Rock Hill School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wallingford 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 Pond Hill School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rock Hill School by grade.
Grade 3 Students
94
97
Grade 4 Students
79
86
Grade 5 Students
95
117

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pond Hill School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wallingford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rock Hill School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wallingford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pond Hill School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wallingford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rock Hill School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wallingford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pond Hill School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wallingford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rock Hill School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wallingford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
63%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pond Hill School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wallingford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rock Hill School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wallingford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pond Hill School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wallingford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rock Hill School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wallingford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.53
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pond Hill School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wallingford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rock Hill School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wallingford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pond Hill School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wallingford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rock Hill School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wallingford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pond Hill School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wallingford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rock Hill School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wallingford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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