Second Hill Lane School serves 445 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Second Hill Lane School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Second Hill Lane School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Second Hill Lane School's student population of 445 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
445 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Second Hill Lane School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Second Hill Lane School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#709 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%

Hispanic
39%
28%

Black
18%
13%

White
33%
50%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Second Hill Lane School's ranking?
Second Hill Lane School is ranked #709 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Second Hill Lane School?
445 students attend Second Hill Lane School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Second Hill Lane School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Second Hill Lane School?
Second Hill Lane School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Second Hill Lane School offer ?
Second Hill Lane School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Second Hill Lane School part of?
Second Hill Lane School is part of Stratford School District.
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