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#512 of 990 schools in CT

Rock Hill School

Elementary School · Wallingford School District · Wallingford, CT

A Wallingford School District elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.

910 Old Rock Hill Road, Wallingford, CT 06492

  • Math 50% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 56% proficient (2022)
  • 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$26,268
Chronic Absenteeism14.3%

Students at Rock Hill School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency56%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 37 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 53% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
58%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

36.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Rock 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 3Somewhat 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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
High Road School of Wallingford-hsPrivate · tuition5.6K–121.6 mi60Compare →
Holy Trinity SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5PK–81.6 mi159Compare →
B.e.s.t. AcademyPrivate · tuition5.9K–121.7 mi33Compare →
Benhaven SchoolPrivate · tuition7.62–122.2 mi40Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Wallingford School District

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#8 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

Rock Hill School is listed in Wallingford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rock Hill School

Rock Hill School is a public elementary school in Wallingford, CT, part of Wallingford School District, serving approximately 300 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #512 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rock Hill School

What grades does Rock Hill School serve?

Rock Hill School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Rock Hill School?

Rock Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 300 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Hill School?

The student-teacher ratio at Rock Hill School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rock Hill School rank in CT?

Rock Hill School ranks #512 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Rock Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rock Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Rock Hill School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rock Hill School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Rock Hill School a charter school?

No, Rock Hill School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rock Hill School a Title I school?

No, Rock Hill School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rock Hill School?

36.3% of students at Rock 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
300
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Connecticut Planning Region 7
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.3%
Area population (ZIP 06492)
44,099
Area average commute
24.1 min
Area median age
43.8
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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