Serving 597 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 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Second Hill Lane School's student population of 597 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Second Hill Lane 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 Second Hill Lane School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#676 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
56%
31%
Black
15%
12%
White
22%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Second Hill Lane School's ranking?
Second Hill Lane School is ranked #676 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Second Hill Lane School often compared to?
Second Hill Lane Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilcoxson School, Eli Whitney School, Chapel School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Second Hill Lane School?
597 students attend Second Hill Lane School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Second Hill Lane School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Second Hill Lane School?
Second Hill Lane School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Second Hill Lane School offer ?
Second Hill Lane School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Second Hill Lane School part of?
Second Hill Lane School is part of Stratford School District.
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