Very Good
#341 of 990 schools in CT
Top 34% in state
Quaker Hill Elementary School
Elementary School · Waterford School District · Quaker Hill, CT
A Waterford School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
285 Bloomingdale Rd., Quaker Hill, CT 06375
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Quaker Hill Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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
33.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Quaker 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,427
Median home value
$294,600
Median rent
$998/mo
College educated
31.4%
Homeownership
84.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06375; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley School-new London RegionalPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 3–12 | 2.3 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Waterford Country SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | 2–12 | 2.3 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 479 | Compare → |
| Charles Barnum Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 332 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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.
Waterford School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $27,994NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Quaker Hill Elementary School is listed in Waterford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Quaker Hill Elementary School
Quaker Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Quaker Hill, CT, part of Waterford School District, serving approximately 341 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #341 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Quaker Hill Elementary School
What grades does Quaker Hill Elementary School serve?
Quaker Hill Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Quaker Hill Elementary School?
Quaker Hill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 341 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quaker Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Quaker Hill Elementary School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Quaker Hill Elementary School rank in CT?
Quaker Hill Elementary School ranks #341 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Quaker Hill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Quaker Hill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Quaker Hill Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Quaker Hill Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Quaker Hill Elementary School a charter school?
No, Quaker Hill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Quaker Hill Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Quaker Hill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Quaker Hill Elementary School?
33.1% of students at Quaker 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 341
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 8
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (860) 442-1095
- Area population (ZIP 06375)
- 3,667
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 49.7
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 06375; 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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