Second Hill Lane School vs. Eli Whitney School
Should you attend Second Hill Lane School or Eli Whitney School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Eli Whitney School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 594 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Second Hill Lane School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (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 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 461 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Eli Whitney 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 61% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
594 students
461 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#676 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#290 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
90
67
Grade 1 Students
94
64
Grade 2 Students
82
55
Grade 3 Students
81
60
Grade 4 Students
90
69
Grade 5 Students
84
80
Grade 6 Students
73
66
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
54%
35%
% Black
16%
20%
% White
23%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
