Quaker Hill Elementary School
Tel:
(860)442-1095
- Quaker Hill Elementary School serves 364 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Quaker Hill Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Quaker Hill Elementary School's student population of 364 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 364 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Quaker Hill Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Quaker Hill Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #243 out of 968 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 24% |
| Black | 3% | 13% |
| White | 78% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Waterford School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school, and elementary school to Quaker Hill Elementary School is New London Clinical Day Pro (2.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New London New London Clinical Day Pro Special Education School
Grades: 5-10 | 16 students
2.2 miles
96 Hawthorn Drive
New London, CT 06320
(860)447-6010 2.2 5-10 16 - New London Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School Grades: K-5 | 560 students
2.5 miles
74 Grove Street
New London, CT 06320
(860)447-6070 2.5 K-5 560 - Groton Charles Barnum School Grades: PK-5 | 375 students
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Groton, CT 06340
(860)449-5640 2.6 PK-5 375 - Groton Pleasant Valley School Grades: K-5 | 301 students
2.6 miles
380 Pleasant Valley Rd. Sout
Groton, CT 06340
(860)449-5600 2.6 K-5 301 - New London Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 416 students
3.0 miles
36 Waller St.
New London, CT 06320
(860)437-6480 3.0 5-8 416
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