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#851 of 990 schools in CT

Second Hill Lane School

Elementary School · Stratford School District · Stratford, CT

A Stratford School District elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

65 Second Hill Lane, Stratford, CT 06614

  • Math 31% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$23,895
Chronic Absenteeism17.9%

Students at Second Hill Lane School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency31%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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

46.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Second Hill Lane 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,060/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stratford), 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

$105,656

Median home value

$342,700

Median rent

$1,733/mo

College educated

39.2%

Homeownership

88.3%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06614; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
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Thomas Hooker SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–81.0 mi252Compare →
Multicultural Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7K–81.1 mi422Compare →
Six-six Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–81.1 mi447Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Stratford School District

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#7 of 13
District spending per student
$23,895NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Second Hill Lane School is listed in Stratford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Second Hill Lane School

Second Hill Lane School is a public elementary school in Stratford, CT, part of Stratford School District, serving approximately 597 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #851 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Second Hill Lane School

What grades does Second Hill Lane School serve?

Second Hill Lane School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Second Hill Lane School?

Second Hill Lane School has an enrollment of approximately 597 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Second Hill Lane School?

The student-teacher ratio at Second Hill Lane School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Second Hill Lane School rank in CT?

Second Hill Lane School ranks #851 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Second Hill Lane School's MySchoolScout rating?

Second Hill Lane School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Second Hill Lane School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Second Hill Lane School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Second Hill Lane School a charter school?

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

Is Second Hill Lane School a Title I school?

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

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

46.4% of students at Second Hill Lane 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 – 6th
Enrollment
597
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Connecticut Planning Region 2
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.9%
Area population (ZIP 06614)
35,538
Area average commute
30.4 min
Area median age
47.3
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 06614; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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