Seth G. Haley School serves 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Seth G. Haley 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 25-29% (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 30-34% (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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Seth G. Haley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Seth G. Haley School's student population of 382 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
382 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Seth G. Haley 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 Seth G. Haley School is 0.70, 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
#657 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

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

Hispanic
28%
29%

Black
18%
13%

White
44%
49%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
34%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seth G. Haley School's ranking?
Seth G. Haley School is ranked #657 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Seth G. Haley School?
382 students attend Seth G. Haley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Seth G. Haley School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seth G. Haley School?
Seth G. Haley School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Seth G. Haley School offer ?
Seth G. Haley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Seth G. Haley School part of?
Seth G. Haley School is part of West Haven School District.
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