Serving 257 students in grades 3-5, Pond Hill 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 45% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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: 3-5
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pond Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pond Hill School's student population of 257 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pond 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 Pond Hill School is 0.47, 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
#453 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
23%
30%
Black
1%
12%
White
69%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
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 Pond Hill School's ranking?
Pond Hill School is ranked #453 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Pond Hill School?
257 students attend Pond Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Pond Hill School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pond Hill School?
Pond Hill School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pond Hill School offer ?
Pond Hill School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pond Hill School part of?
Pond Hill School is part of Wallingford School District.
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