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Ridge Hill School

120 Carew Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ridge Hill School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 294 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Ridge Hill School's student population of 294 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
294 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Ridge Hill School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridge Hill School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#563 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ridge Hill School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ridge 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 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ridge 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 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ridge Hill School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ridge Hill School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ridge Hill School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
27%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ridge Hill School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
26%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ridge Hill School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
31%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ridge Hill School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ridge Hill School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ridge Hill School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.76
This chart displays the diversity score of Ridge Hill School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ridge Hill School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ridge Hill School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridge Hill School's ranking?
Ridge Hill School is ranked #563 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Ridge Hill School often compared to?
Ridge Hill Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Glen School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Ridge Hill School?
294 students attend Ridge Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Ridge Hill School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge Hill School?
Ridge Hill School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ridge Hill School offer ?
Ridge Hill School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridge Hill School part of?
Ridge Hill School is part of Hamden School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 294 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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