Serving 476 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Highcrest School ranks in the top 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 50% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highcrest School's student population of 476 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
476 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Highcrest School ranks within the top 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highcrest School is 0.49, 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
#331 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
14%
30%
Black
3%
12%
White
70%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highcrest School's ranking?
Highcrest School is ranked #331 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Highcrest School often compared to?
Highcrest Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Samuel B. Webb Elementary School, West Hill School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Highcrest School?
476 students attend Highcrest School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Highcrest School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highcrest School?
Highcrest School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Highcrest School offer ?
Highcrest School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Highcrest School part of?
Highcrest School is part of Wethersfield School District.
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