Excellent
#41 of 990 schools in CT
Top 4% in state
West Hill School
Elementary School · Rocky Hill School District · Rocky Hill, CT
A Rocky Hill School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
95 Cronin Dr., Rocky Hill, CT 06067
- Math 87% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Hill School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 82% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (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 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,310/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rocky Hill), 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
$100,122
Median home value
$329,500
Median rent
$1,705/mo
College educated
49.1%
Homeownership
67.8%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06067; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highcrest SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Myrtle H. Stevens SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–3 | 1.4 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| Academy of Aerospace and Engineering ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 582 | Compare → |
| Ruth Chaffee SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–4 | 2.2 mi | 315 | 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.
Rocky Hill School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $24,413NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Hill School is listed in Rocky Hill School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Hill School
West Hill School is a public elementary school in Rocky Hill, CT, part of Rocky Hill School District, serving approximately 400 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #41 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Hill School
What grades does West Hill School serve?
West Hill School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend West Hill School?
West Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hill School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Hill School rank in CT?
West Hill School ranks #41 of 990 schools in CT.
What is West Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 West Hill School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Hill School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West Hill School a charter school?
No, West Hill School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Hill School a Title I school?
No, West Hill School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Hill School?
13.0% of students at West 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 400
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.8%
- Phone
- (860) 258-7761
- Area population (ZIP 06067)
- 20,716
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
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 06067; 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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