Excellent
#115 of 990 schools in CT
Top 12% in state
Holland Hill School
Elementary School · Fairfield School District · Fairfield, CT
A Fairfield School District elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
105 Meadowcroft Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Holland Hill School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 77% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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
25.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Holland Hill 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,435/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fairfield), 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
$193,149
Median home value
$827,200
Median rent
$2,271/mo
College educated
77.2%
Homeownership
84.5%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06824; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Osborn Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Jennings SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| The Hunt Ridge Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.3 mi | 10 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Fairfield School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #8 of 16
- District spending per student
- $26,433NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Holland Hill School is listed in Fairfield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Holland Hill School
Holland Hill School is a public elementary school in Fairfield, CT, part of Fairfield School District, serving approximately 379 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #115 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holland Hill School
What grades does Holland Hill School serve?
Holland Hill School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Holland Hill School?
Holland Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holland Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holland Hill School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Holland Hill School rank in CT?
Holland Hill School ranks #115 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Holland Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holland Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Holland Hill School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Holland Hill School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Holland Hill School a charter school?
No, Holland Hill School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Holland Hill School a Title I school?
No, Holland Hill School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holland Hill School?
25.3% of students at Holland Hill 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 379
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 2
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (203) 255-8314
- Area population (ZIP 06824)
- 36,868
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 06824; 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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