Serving 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ridge Hill School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ridge Hill School's student population of 321 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
321 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Together We Rise
School Rankings
Ridge Hill School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridge Hill School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#547 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.8%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridge Hill School's ranking?
Ridge Hill School is ranked #547 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Ridge Hill School often compared to?
Ridge Hill Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Glen School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Ridge Hill School?
321 students attend Ridge Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Ridge Hill School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 27% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridge Hill School?
Ridge Hill School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ridge Hill School offer ?
Ridge Hill School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ridge Hill School part of?
Ridge Hill School is part of Hamden School District.
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