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#909 of 990 schools in CT
Conte/west Hills Magnet School
Elementary School · New Haven School District · New Haven, CT
A New Haven School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
511 Chapel St., New Haven, CT 06511
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Conte/west Hills Magnet School score 17% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Conte/west Hills Magnet School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 89Very Walkable
- Transit 71Excellent Transit
- Bike 98Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High4,132/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Haven), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,300
Median home value
$313,400
Median rent
$1,534/mo
College educated
47.9%
Homeownership
20.1%
Poverty rate
25.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06511; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas at Neighborhood Music SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 7–9 | 0.6 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Booker T. Washington AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.7 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| Cold Spring SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| John S. Martinez Sea and Sky Stem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 483 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New Haven School District
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #25 of 37
- District spending per student
- $23,603NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Conte/west Hills Magnet School is listed in New Haven School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Conte/west Hills Magnet School
Conte/west Hills Magnet School is a public elementary school in New Haven, CT, part of New Haven School District, serving approximately 553 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #909 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Conte/west Hills Magnet School
What grades does Conte/west Hills Magnet School serve?
Conte/west Hills Magnet School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Conte/west Hills Magnet School?
Conte/west Hills Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 553 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Conte/west Hills Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Conte/west Hills Magnet School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Conte/west Hills Magnet School rank in CT?
Conte/west Hills Magnet School ranks #909 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Conte/west Hills Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
Conte/west Hills Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Conte/west Hills Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Conte/west Hills Magnet School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Conte/west Hills Magnet School a charter school?
No, Conte/west Hills Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Conte/west Hills Magnet School a Title I school?
No, Conte/west Hills Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Conte/west Hills Magnet School?
83.4% of students at Conte/west Hills Magnet School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 553
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.9%
- Phone
- (475) 220-5400
- Area population (ZIP 06511)
- 54,744
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 29.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06511; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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