West Hill School

95 Cronin Dr.
Rocky Hill, CT 06067

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Rating

10/

Top 10%

Tel: (860) 258-7761

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West Hill School serves 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.

West Hill School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher 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 Asian), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 453 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

West Hill School's student population of 453 students has declined by 37% over five school years.

The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

453 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

West Hill School is ranked within the top 10% 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 West Hill School is 0.56, 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

#79 out of 940 schools
(Top 10%)

This chart display the overall school rank of West Hill School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

80-84%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West 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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-74%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of West 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

58%

Hispanic

28%

Black

13%

White

33%

50%

This chart display the percentage of White students in West 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

0.56

0.66

This chart display the diversity score of West 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

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School District Name

Rocky Hill School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Hill School's ranking?

West Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

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

80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).

How many students attend West Hill School?

453 students attend West Hill School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

58% of West Hill School students are Asian, 33% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

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

West Hill School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does West Hill School offer ?

West Hill School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is West Hill School part of?

West Hill School is part of Rocky Hill School District.

School Calendar

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Date

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (Early Dismissal) Pending Snow Days

June 12, 2023 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 453 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education