Excellent
#168 of 990 schools in CT
Top 17% in state
Tootin' Hills School
Elementary School · Simsbury School District · West Simsbury, CT
A Simsbury School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
25 Nimrod Rd., West Simsbury, CT 06092
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tootin' Hills School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 76% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 85% (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
12%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Tootin' Hills 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$201,574
Median home value
$469,200
Median rent
$1,750/mo
College educated
74.2%
Homeownership
96.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06092; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Master's SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Latimer Lane SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–6 | 2.4 mi | 468 | Compare → |
| Cherry Brook Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–3 | 2.7 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Farmington Valley Academy MontessoriPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 3.2 mi | 55 | 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.
Simsbury School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $23,865NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tootin' Hills School is listed in Simsbury School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tootin' Hills School
Tootin' Hills School is a public elementary school in West Simsbury, CT, part of Simsbury School District, serving approximately 383 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #168 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tootin' Hills School
What grades does Tootin' Hills School serve?
Tootin' Hills School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Tootin' Hills School?
Tootin' Hills School has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tootin' Hills School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tootin' Hills School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tootin' Hills School rank in CT?
Tootin' Hills School ranks #168 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Tootin' Hills School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tootin' Hills School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Tootin' Hills School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tootin' Hills School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tootin' Hills School a charter school?
No, Tootin' Hills School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tootin' Hills School a Title I school?
No, Tootin' Hills School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tootin' Hills School?
12.0% of students at Tootin' Hills 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
- 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (860) 658-7629
- Area population (ZIP 06092)
- 4,239
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 06092; 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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