Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, West Hill School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
West Hill School ranks within the top 5% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Hill School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend West Hill School?
399 students attend West Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of West Hill School students are Asian, 37% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
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).
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