Serving 331 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Long Hill School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Long Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Long Hill School's student population of 331 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Long Hill 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 Long Hill School is 0.67, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#310 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
31%
30%
Black
9%
12%
White
47%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Long Hill School's ranking?
Long Hill School is ranked #310 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Long Hill School often compared to?
Long Hill Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Booth Hill School, Elizabeth Shelton School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Long Hill School?
331 students attend Long Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Long Hill School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Long Hill School?
Long Hill School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Long Hill School offer ?
Long Hill School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Long Hill School part of?
Long Hill School is part of Shelton School District.
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