Top Rankings
Rocky Hill School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,535 students in Rocky Hill School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Rocky Hill School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,018 Schools
# Students
2,535 Students
496,201 Students
# Teachers
226 Teachers
42,110 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Rocky Hill School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#34 out of 200 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.67
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
736 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
29%
5%
# Hispanic Students
297 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
30%
# Black Students
97 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
4%
12%
# White Students
1,307 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
51%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
93 Students
22,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
57
14,483
# Students in K Grade:
190
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
207
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
183
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
172
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
208
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
163
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
205
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
226
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
202
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
190
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
169
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
184
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
179
36,763
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,832 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,037. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,740 is less than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$60 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,832
$26,037
Spending / Student
$23,740
$25,109
Best Rocky Hill School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Hill School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
95 Cronin Dr.
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 258-7761
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 258-7761
Grades: PK-3
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Rocky Hill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Chapin Ave.
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 258-7721
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 258-7721
Grades: 9-12
| 722 students
Rank: #33.
Albert D. Griswold Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
144 Bailey Rd.
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 258-7741
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 258-7741
Grades: 6-8
| 633 students
Rank: #44.
Moser School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10 School Street
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 258-7771
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 258-7771
Grades: 4-5
| 371 students
Rank: #55.
Myrtle H. Stevens School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
322 Orchard St.
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 258-7751
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 258-7751
Grades: PK-3
| 410 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rocky Hill School District?
Rocky Hill School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,535 students.
What is the rank of Rocky Hill School District?
Rocky Hill School District is ranked #29 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rocky Hill School District?
51% of Rocky Hill School District students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rocky Hill School District?
Rocky Hill School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Rocky Hill School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,740 is less than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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