Wolcott School
Wolcott School serves 410 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Wolcott School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (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 62% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 58%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Wolcott School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Wolcott School's student population of 410 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 410 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Rankings
Wolcott School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Wolcott School is 0.69, which is more 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 | #387 out of 957 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 18% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 25% |
| Black | 8% | 13% |
| White | 48% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Hartford School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Wolcott School is Conard High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Martin Kellogg Middle School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Anna Reynolds School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Newington Anna Reynolds School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-4 | 446 students10
0.7 miles
85 Reservoir Rd.
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 521-7830 0.7 PK-4 446 - West Hartford Conard High School Math: 62% | Reading: 77%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,462 student10
0.7 miles
110 Beechwood Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 231-5000 0.7 9-12 1,462 - West Hartford Webster Hill School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 361 students10
1.3 miles
125 Webster Hill Blvd.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 521-0320 1.3 PK-5 361 - Newington Martin Kellogg Middle School Math: 53% | Reading: 54%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 629 students10
1.4 miles
155 Harding Ave.
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-5418 1.4 5-8 629 - West Hartford Duffy School Math: 76% | Reading: 75%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 490 students10
1.5 miles
95 Westminster St.
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 521-0110 1.5 K-5 490
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