Worthington Hooker School
Rank
: 9/
Top 20%10
Tel:
(475) 220-7200
Worthington Hooker School serves 449 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Worthington Hooker 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (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 79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Worthington Hooker School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Worthington Hooker School's student population of 449 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2015) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 449 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Worthington Hooker School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Worthington Hooker 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 | #154 out of 951 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 30% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 25% |
| Black | 13% | 13% |
| White | 45% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New Haven School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Worthington Hooker School is Wilbur Cross High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is East Rock Community Magnet School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- New Haven Wilbur Cross High School Math: 18% | Reading: 38%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,458 student10
0.3 miles
181 Mitchell Dr.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-7400 0.3 9-12 1,458 - New Haven East Rock Community Magnet School Math: 24% | Reading: 33%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 504 students10
0.4 miles
133 Nash St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-5900 0.4 PK-8 504 - New Haven Celentano Biotech Health And Medical Magnet School Math: 15% | Reading: 29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 376 students10
0.5 miles
400 Canner Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-3400 0.5 PK-8 376 - New Haven Booker T. Washington Academy Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-4 | 300 students10
0.8 miles
804 State Street
New Haven, CT 06511
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Math: 54% | Reading: 69%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-12 | 596 students10
0.8 miles
500 Boston Post Road
West Haven, CT 06516
(475) 220-6000 0.8 6-12 596
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