West Hill School
Tel:
(860) 258-7761
West Hill School serves 752 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
West Hill School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
West Hill School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
West Hill School's student population of 752 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 752 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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School Comparison
West Hill School is ranked within the top 10% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of West Hill School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #57 out of 951 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 60% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 25% |
| Black | 1% | 13% |
| White | 30% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 3% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rocky Hill School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to West Hill School is Rocky Hill High School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Albert D. Griswold Middle School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Highcrest School (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wethersfield Highcrest School Grades: PK-6 | 444 students
1.4 miles
95 Highcrest Rd.
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 571-8380 1.4 PK-6 444 - Rocky Hill Myrtle H. Stevens School Grades: K-5 | 577 students
1.4 miles
322 Orchard St.
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 258-7751 1.4 K-5 577 - Rocky Hill Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-4 | 434 students
1.5 miles
525 Brook Street
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 529-1652 1.5 PK-4 434 - Rocky Hill Albert D. Griswold Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 626 students
1.7 miles
144 Bailey Rd.
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 258-7741 1.7 5-8 626 - Rocky Hill Rocky Hill High School Grades: 9-12 | 737 students
2.0 miles
50 Chapin Ave.
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 258-7721 2.0 9-12 737
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