Serving 824 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Greene-hills School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 824 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Greene-hills School's student population of 824 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
824 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Greene-hills School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greene-hills School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#524 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
37%
30%
Black
7%
12%
White
46%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greene-hills School's ranking?
Greene-hills School is ranked #524 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Greene-hills School often compared to?
Greene-hills Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thalberg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Greene-hills School?
824 students attend Greene-hills School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Greene-hills School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greene-hills School?
Greene-hills School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Greene-hills School offer ?
Greene-hills School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Greene-hills School part of?
Greene-hills School is part of Bristol School District.
In what neighborhood is Greene-hills School located?
Greene-hills School is located in the Forestville neighborhood of Bristol, CT. There are 3 other public schools located in Forestville.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School Spring Break
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
Projected Last Day of School
June 13, 2025 (Friday)
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