Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Seth G. Haley School ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seth G. Haley School's student population of 332 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
332 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Seth G. Haley 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 Seth G. Haley School is 0.73, 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
#629 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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)14.8%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #629 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Seth G. Haley School often compared to?
Seth G. Haley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alma E. Pagels School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Seth G. Haley School?
332 students attend Seth G. Haley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Seth G. Haley School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Seth G. Haley School?
Seth G. Haley School has a student ration of 9:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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