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#540 of 990 schools in CT
Pond Hill School
Elementary School · Wallingford School District · Wallingford, CT
A Wallingford School District elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
299 Pond Hill Road, Wallingford, CT 06492
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pond Hill School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
44%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pond 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average471/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wallingford), 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
$101,757
Median home value
$328,400
Median rent
$1,346/mo
College educated
39%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06492; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 550 | Compare → |
| Clintonville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| Totoket Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 3–5 | 2.2 mi | 337 | Compare → |
| Green Acres Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 422 | 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.
Wallingford School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #10 of 12
- District spending per student
- $26,268NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pond Hill School is listed in Wallingford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pond Hill School
Pond Hill School is a public elementary school in Wallingford, CT, part of Wallingford School District, serving approximately 268 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #540 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pond Hill School
What grades does Pond Hill School serve?
Pond Hill School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Pond Hill School?
Pond Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 268 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pond Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pond Hill School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pond Hill School rank in CT?
Pond Hill School ranks #540 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Pond Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pond Hill 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 Pond Hill School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pond Hill School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pond Hill School a charter school?
No, Pond Hill School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pond Hill School a Title I school?
No, Pond Hill School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pond Hill School?
44.0% of students at Pond 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
- 268
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (203) 294-6230
- Area population (ZIP 06492)
- 44,099
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 06492; 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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