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#652 of 990 schools in CT
Shepard Hill Elementary School
Elementary School · Plainfield School District · Plainfield, CT
A Plainfield School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
234 Shepard Hill Rd., Plainfield, CT 06374
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shepard Hill Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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
65.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shepard 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low203/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plainfield), 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
$69,294
Median home value
$234,900
Median rent
$1,279/mo
College educated
13.7%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06374; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moosup Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–3 | 1.8 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| Brooklyn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–4 | 3.8 mi | 502 | Compare → |
| Sterling Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–8 | 4.1 mi | 319 | Compare → |
| Canterbury Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–4 | 4.5 mi | 279 | 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.
Plainfield School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $23,667NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shepard Hill Elementary School is listed in Plainfield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shepard Hill Elementary School
Shepard Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plainfield, CT, part of Plainfield School District, serving approximately 284 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #652 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shepard Hill Elementary School
What grades does Shepard Hill Elementary School serve?
Shepard Hill Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Shepard Hill Elementary School?
Shepard Hill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shepard Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shepard Hill Elementary School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shepard Hill Elementary School rank in CT?
Shepard Hill Elementary School ranks #652 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Shepard Hill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shepard Hill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Shepard Hill Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shepard Hill Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Shepard Hill Elementary School a charter school?
No, Shepard Hill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shepard Hill Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Shepard Hill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shepard Hill Elementary School?
65.5% of students at Shepard 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 284
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 5
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.3%
- Phone
- (860) 564-6432
- Area population (ZIP 06374)
- 7,884
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 06374; 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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