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#532 of 990 schools in CT
Perry Hill Elementary School
Middle School · Shelton School District · Shelton, CT
A Shelton School District middle school serving grades 5th – 6th.
60 Perry Hill Road, Shelton, CT 06484
- Math 46% proficient (2022)
- Reading 56% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Perry Hill Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 51% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* 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
36.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Perry Hill Elementary 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated751/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shelton), 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
$114,739
Median home value
$435,700
Median rent
$1,661/mo
College educated
43.5%
Homeownership
75.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06484; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 282 | Compare → |
| Ansonia Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 571 | Compare → |
| The Foundation School OrangePrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 2.9 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Milestones Behavioral ServicesPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 60 | 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.
Shelton School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $21,051NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Perry Hill Elementary School is listed in Shelton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Perry Hill Elementary School
Perry Hill Elementary School is a public middle school in Shelton, CT, part of Shelton School District, serving approximately 701 students in grades 5th-6th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #532 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Perry Hill Elementary School
What grades does Perry Hill Elementary School serve?
Perry Hill Elementary School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Perry Hill Elementary School?
Perry Hill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 701 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry Hill Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Perry Hill Elementary School rank in CT?
Perry Hill Elementary School ranks #532 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Perry Hill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Perry Hill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Perry Hill Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Perry Hill Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Perry Hill Elementary School a charter school?
No, Perry Hill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Perry Hill Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Perry Hill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Perry Hill Elementary School?
36.4% of students at Perry Hill Elementary 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 701
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 4
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (203) 924-4002
- Area population (ZIP 06484)
- 41,402
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
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 06484; 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, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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