Excellent
#212 of 990 schools in CT
Top 21% in state
Meeting House Hill School
Elementary School · New Fairfield School District · New Fairfield, CT
A New Fairfield School District elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
24 Gillotti Rd., New Fairfield, CT 06812
- Math 65% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Meeting House Hill School score 65% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Meeting House 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$143,864
Median home value
$455,900
Median rent
$1,926/mo
College educated
45.4%
Homeownership
90.2%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06812; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| King Street Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 4–5 | 2.6 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| King Street Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–3 | 2.6 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| Green Chimneys SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | 3–12 | 2.8 mi | 228 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New Fairfield School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $25,686NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Meeting House Hill School is listed in New Fairfield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Meeting House Hill School
Meeting House Hill School is a public elementary school in New Fairfield, CT, part of New Fairfield School District, serving approximately 435 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #212 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Meeting House Hill School
What grades does Meeting House Hill School serve?
Meeting House Hill School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Meeting House Hill School?
Meeting House Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 435 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meeting House Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meeting House Hill School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meeting House Hill School rank in CT?
Meeting House Hill School ranks #212 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Meeting House Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?
Meeting House Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Meeting House Hill School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Meeting House Hill School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Meeting House Hill School a charter school?
No, Meeting House Hill School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meeting House Hill School a Title I school?
No, Meeting House Hill School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meeting House Hill School?
18.6% of students at Meeting House 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 435
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 9
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.7%
- Phone
- (203) 312-5905
- Area population (ZIP 06812)
- 13,558
- Area average commute
- 39.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 06812; 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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