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Turkey Hill School

Summary:

Turkey Hill School is an elementary school located in Orange, Connecticut, serving grades 1-6 with a total enrollment of 312 students. This high-performing school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, diverse student population, and recognition as one of the top elementary schools in the state.

Turkey Hill School consistently outperforms the state averages on standardized tests, with 79.6% of 6th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 77.6% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 48.1% and 49.7%, respectively. The school also has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Asian and multi-racial students compared to nearby schools like Orange Avenue School and Long Hill School. Turkey Hill School has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking between 36 and 155 over the past decade, indicating its consistent excellence.

When compared to other schools in the Orange School District, as well as those in the neighboring Milford School District and Shelton School District, Turkey Hill School stands out for its higher academic performance, greater racial diversity, and consistent high ranking. Additionally, the school serves a relatively affluent population, with a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and maintains a low student-teacher ratio, suggesting a focus on individualized attention and support.


Detail:

Public 1-6

 441 Turkey Hill Rd.
       Orange, CT  06477

(203) 891-8040

District: Orange School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
86th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,321 Help


Students who attend Turkey Hill School usually attend:

Middle:    Amity Middle School: Orange
High:    Amity Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  312

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.6%
Asian:
10.6%
Hispanic:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.5% Help


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Compare Details Turkey Hill School ranks better than 82.7% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.32. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Turkey Hill School is $19,321. 1 elementary schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Turkey Hill School:

SchoolDigger ranks Turkey Hill School 86th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Turkey Hill School in the ranking list.)

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Orange School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange School District 39th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Turkey Hill School

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Rank History for all students at Turkey Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 69.15 231st 570 59.5%
2007 69.33 241st 568 57.6%
2008 72.59 191st 565 66.2%
2009 75.67 149th 566 73.7%
2010 80.33 83rd 579 85.7%
2011 82.02 45th 565 92.0%
2012 82.99 28th 564 95.0%
2013 83.62 36th 557 93.5%
2015 87.70 56th 551 89.8%
2016 84.01 86th 518 83.4%
2017 73.25 155th 519 70.1%
2018 78.82 127th 532 76.1%
2019 84.17 86th 522 83.5%
2021 84.73 91st 538 83.1%
2022 85.15 71st 490 85.5%
2023 87.33 60th 491 87.8%
2024 83.32 86th 497 82.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Turkey Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.78 95th 259 63.3%
2019 83.82 33rd 242 86.4%
2021 85.96 58th 455 87.3%
2022 79.91 53rd 234 77.4%
2023 78.09 66th 230 71.3%
2024 77.33 67th 237 71.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Turkey Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.93 138th 247 44.1%
2021 77.23 107th 445 76.0%
2022 78.54 58th 232 75.0%
2023 76.26 67th 231 71.0%
2024 76.17 67th 233 71.2%
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Rank History for White students at Turkey Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.88 161st 296 45.6%
2019 65.59 104th 295 64.7%
2021 62.15 130th 327 60.2%
2022 75.01 60th 252 76.2%
2023 69.34 84th 262 67.9%
2024 59.05 122nd 250 51.2%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Turkey Hill School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 265 4 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1989 272 2 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1990 284 2 10 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 296
1991 292 2 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1992 287 1 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1993 298 3 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1994 298 3 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1995 332 5 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1996 332 5 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1997 334 5 13 6 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1998 357 5 17 6 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1999 383 6 16 3 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2000 359 7 20 6 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2001 371 5 23 7 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2002 359 3 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2003 359 3 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2004 331 6 15 5 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2005 305 8 32 3 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2006 259 9 30 3 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2007 273 12 40 6 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2008 263 13 37 6 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2009 245 15 30 8 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2010 246 16 33 5 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2011 242 14 31 8 1 0 1 0 297
2012 255 14 36 10 3 0 1 0 319
2013 251 11 38 12 3 0 1 0 316
2014 238 6 44 19 0 0 2 0 309
2015 230 4 36 16 1 0 6 0 293
2016 222 3 43 16 0 0 8 0 292
2017 223 1 38 16 0 0 5 0 283
2018 236 0 37 16 0 0 5 0 294
2019 231 0 36 16 1 0 9 0 293
2020 234 2 33 17 0 0 13 0 299
2021 236 1 33 15 0 0 17 0 302
2022 241 4 36 18 0 0 18 0 317
2023 239 4 33 18 0 0 17 1 312

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Turkey Hill School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 282 23.0 12.2 n/a
1989 286 21.7 13.1 n/a
1990 296 23.6 12.5 n/a
1991 305 24.5 12.4 n/a
1992 302 25.3 11.9 2.3
1993 311 25.4 12.2 0
1994 315 19.7 16.0 1.3
1995 354 23.2 15.3 0.8
1996 354 23.2 15.3 0.8
1997 358 25.5 14.0 2.2
1998 385 26.9 14.3 1.6
1999 408 28.4 14.4 2
2000 392 29.4 13.3 2.3
2001 406 30.1 13.5 n/a
2002 379 30.0 12.6 1.8
2003 379 30.0 12.6 1.8
2004 357 28.9 12.4 3.6
2005 348 25.8 13.5 n/a
2006 301 26.1 11.5 0
2007 331 25.4 13.0 2.1
2008 319 27.6 11.6 1.3
2009 298 29.7 10.8 3.4
2010 300 27.8 10.7 4.7
2011 297 26.9 11.0 3.7
2012 319 27.4 11.6 3.8
2013 316 26.9 11.7 3.2
2014 309 24.9 12.3 6.1
2015 293 24.0 12.2 3.8
2016 292 26.0 11.2 3.8
2017 283 27.1 10.4 4.2
2018 294 25.2 11.6 3.4
2019 293 25.1 11.6 8.9
2020 299 27.9 10.6 10.7
2021 302 24.4 12.3 10.6
2022 317 27.0 11.7 12.6
2023 312 25.0 12.4 11.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Turkey Hill School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 282 23.0 12.2 n/a
1989 286 21.7 13.1 n/a
1990 296 23.6 12.5 n/a
1991 305 24.5 12.4 n/a
1992 302 25.3 11.9 2.3
1993 311 25.4 12.2 0
1994 315 19.7 16.0 1.3
1995 354 23.2 15.3 0.8
1996 354 23.2 15.3 0.8
1997 358 25.5 14.0 2.2
1998 385 26.9 14.3 1.6
1999 408 28.4 14.4 2
2000 392 29.4 13.3 2.3
2001 406 30.1 13.5 n/a
2002 379 30.0 12.6 1.8
2003 379 30.0 12.6 1.8
2004 357 28.9 12.4 3.6
2005 348 25.8 13.5 n/a
2006 301 26.1 11.5 0
2007 331 25.4 13.0 2.1
2008 319 27.6 11.6 1.3
2009 298 29.7 10.8 3.4
2010 300 27.8 10.7 4.7
2011 297 26.9 11.0 3.7
2012 319 27.4 11.6 3.8
2013 316 26.9 11.7 3.2
2014 309 24.9 12.3 6.1
2015 293 24.0 12.2 3.8
2016 292 26.0 11.2 3.8
2017 283 27.1 10.4 4.2
2018 294 25.2 11.6 3.4
2019 293 25.1 11.6 8.9
2020 299 27.9 10.6 10.7
2021 302 24.4 12.3 10.6
2022 317 27.0 11.7 12.6
2023 312 25.0 12.4 11.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Turkey Hill School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $18,145
2019 $17,908
2020 $18,164
2021 $18,731
2022 $18,768
2023 $19,321

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Turkey Hill School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 86th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 60th of 491 Elementary schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Turkey Hill School)66.776.7
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange School District)68.473.5
 5.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Turkey Hill School)8078.8
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange School District)75.668.1
 7.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Turkey Hill School)77.477.6
 0.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange School District)75.673.1
 2.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Turkey Hill School)6667.3
 1.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Orange School District)58.458.9
 0.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.538.8
 7.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Turkey Hill School)86.383.3
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Orange School District)79.375.7
 3.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.348
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Turkey Hill School)82.483.3
 0.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Orange School District)78.270.8
 7.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)45.439.6
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students293312
 6.5%
African American04
American Indian10
 100%
Asian3633
 8.3%
Hispanic1618
 12.5%
Pacific Islander00
White231239
 3.5%
Two or More Races917
 88.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.9%11.5%
 2.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Turkey Hill School

In the 2022-23 school year, 312 students attended Turkey Hill School.

Students who attend Turkey Hill School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Amity Middle School: Orange
High : Amity Regional High School

Students at Turkey Hill School are 77% White, 11% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Turkey Hill School ranks 86th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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