Turkey Hill School

441 Turkey Hill Rd.
Orange, CT 06477

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Top 20%

Tel: (203) 891-8040

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Turkey Hill School serves 302 students in grades 1-6.

Turkey Hill School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 48%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 58%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 1-6
Enrollment: 302 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Turkey Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Turkey Hill School's student population of 302 students has grown by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 1-6
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

302 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Turkey Hill School is ranked within the top 20% of all 957 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Turkey Hill School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CT)

Overall Testing Rank

#132 out of 957 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Turkey Hill School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-74%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Turkey Hill School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

78%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Turkey Hill School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Turkey Hill School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

11%

Hispanic

28%

Black

n/a

13%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Turkey Hill School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.

White

78%

50%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Turkey Hill School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.38

0.66

This chart display the diversity score of Turkey Hill School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Orange School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Turkey Hill School's ranking?

Turkey Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What schools are Turkey Hill School often compared to?

Turkey Hill Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Race Brook School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% CT state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).

How many students attend Turkey Hill School?

302 students attend Turkey Hill School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

78% of Turkey Hill School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Turkey Hill School?

Turkey Hill School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does Turkey Hill School offer ?

Turkey Hill School offers enrollment in grades 1-6 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Turkey Hill School part of?

Turkey Hill School is part of Orange School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 1-6
Enrollment: 302 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education