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Rock Hill School

Summary:

Rock Hill School is an elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Wallingford School District in Connecticut, with a student population of 303 and a 3-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One key differentiator for Rock Hill School is its racial makeup, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (23.76%) compared to the Wallingford School District (19.54%) and the state of Connecticut (23.1%). Additionally, Rock Hill School generally outperforms the Wallingford School District and the state on standardized tests, especially in mathematics, with 58.6% of 3rd graders proficient or better in SBAC Mathematics compared to 57.3% for the district and 51.3% for the state. The school's Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds also perform exceptionally well, ranking 17th and 14th, respectively, out of Connecticut elementary schools in those subgroups.

Other notable findings include Rock Hill School's consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.5, and its ability to achieve strong academic results without significantly higher funding compared to nearby schools. While the school's overall performance is strong, there are some disparities in the performance of certain subgroups, such as White students and female students, which could be an area for further investigation and improvement. Overall, Rock Hill School appears to be a strong-performing elementary school within the Wallingford School District, with particular strengths in mathematics, science, and the performance of its Hispanic and low-income students.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 910 Old Rock Hill Road
       Wallingford, CT  06492

(203) 294-6260

District: Wallingford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
232nd of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,432 Help


Students who attend Rock Hill School usually attend:

Middle:    Dag Hammarskjold Middle School
High:    Lyman Hall High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  303

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.3%
Hispanic:
23.8%
Asian:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.4% Help


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Compare Details Rock Hill School ranks better than 53.3% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Wallingford School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.41. (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 Rock Hill School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Wallingford School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rock Hill School is $18,432, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Wallingford School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rock Hill School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rock Hill School 232nd of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Rock Hill School in the ranking list.)

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Wallingford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wallingford School District 100th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rock Hill School

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Rank History for all students at Rock Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 74.27 171st 570 70.0%
2007 70.20 230th 568 59.5%
2008 70.11 217th 565 61.6%
2009 72.78 191st 566 66.3%
2010 70.44 214th 579 63.0%
2011 65.98 256th 565 54.7%
2012 69.77 225th 564 60.1%
2013 65.91 258th 557 53.7%
2015 58.51 255th 551 53.7%
2016 46.29 282nd 518 45.6%
2017 40.16 311th 519 40.1%
2018 36.69 340th 532 36.1%
2019 39.96 323rd 522 38.1%
2021 66.48 200th 538 62.8%
2022 55.06 226th 490 53.9%
2023 60.84 205th 491 58.2%
2024 54.41 232nd 497 53.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rock Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.58 129th 371 65.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rock Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.74 55th 60 8.3%
2021 76.06 47th 302 84.4%
2022 67.73 14th 70 80.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Rock Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.20 177th 259 31.7%
2019 29.86 183rd 242 24.4%
2021 63.51 177th 455 61.1%
2022 38.83 156th 234 33.3%
2023 52.19 129th 230 43.9%
2024 20.27 188th 237 20.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Rock Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.43 213th 262 18.7%
2019 29.65 183rd 247 25.9%
2021 60.71 181st 445 59.3%
2022 48.57 142nd 232 38.8%
2023 46.24 140th 231 39.4%
2024 56.67 124th 233 46.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rock Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.79 47th 173 72.8%
2024 76.98 17th 111 84.7%
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Rank History for White students at Rock Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.68 278th 296 6.1%
2019 16.31 270th 295 8.5%
2021 52.82 168th 327 48.6%
2022 27.63 210th 252 16.7%
2023 37.78 188th 262 28.2%
2024 19.33 217th 250 13.2%
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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 Rock Hill School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 408 0 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1989 419 0 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1990 428 1 9 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 442
1991 418 0 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1992 420 1 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1993 435 5 13 5 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1994 458 4 8 8 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1995 515 8 7 13 1 n/a n/a 0 544
1996 515 8 7 13 1 n/a n/a 0 544
1997 357 4 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1998 362 1 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1999 346 2 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2000 360 4 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2001 362 3 9 13 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2002 314 2 15 18 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2003 314 2 15 18 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2004 297 3 14 15 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2005 283 5 15 19 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2006 321 6 16 22 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2007 281 7 17 19 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2008 297 13 18 19 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2009 291 15 25 19 1 n/a n/a 0 351
2010 274 8 23 22 1 n/a n/a 0 328
2011 271 12 19 55 0 0 0 0 357
2012 269 8 18 52 2 0 0 0 349
2013 279 6 17 61 1 0 0 0 364
2014 267 3 17 55 1 0 0 0 343
2015 255 2 16 61 0 0 0 0 334
2016 258 3 18 55 0 0 3 0 337
2017 242 4 13 52 0 0 11 0 322
2018 236 4 10 58 1 0 11 0 320
2019 215 5 7 61 1 0 8 0 297
2020 206 3 10 73 1 0 7 0 300
2021 205 1 12 68 0 0 10 0 296
2022 212 2 18 60 0 0 15 0 307
2023 198 4 16 72 0 0 13 0 303

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 Rock Hill School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 418 20.0 20.9 n/a
1989 426 20.0 21.3 n/a
1990 442 21.0 21.0 n/a
1991 432 21.0 20.5 n/a
1992 437 25.1 17.4 2.7
1993 458 25.1 18.2 0.2
1994 478 25.6 18.7 3.8
1995 544 26.0 20.9 5.9
1996 544 26.0 20.9 5.9
1997 371 23.4 15.9 5.4
1998 379 23.2 16.3 4.7
1999 362 23.5 15.4 8.3
2000 377 25.0 15.1 5.3
2001 387 26.5 14.6 n/a
2002 349 26.4 13.2 6
2003 349 26.4 13.2 6
2004 329 24.2 13.6 8.2
2005 322 21.4 15.0 n/a
2006 365 21.6 16.9 2.2
2007 324 21.2 15.3 3.1
2008 347 25.5 13.6 4.6
2009 351 26.4 14.6 7.4
2010 328 23.7 13.8 6.1
2011 357 27.5 12.9 16
2012 349 26.7 13.0 14.6
2013 364 28.3 12.8 19
2014 343 26.7 12.8 21
2015 334 25.0 13.3 22.2
2016 337 36.0 9.3 22
2017 322 27.2 11.8 28.9
2018 320 27.7 11.5 27.5
2019 297 25.4 11.6 31.3
2020 300 28.2 10.6 36
2021 296 29.5 10.0 34.5
2022 307 27.0 11.3 27.4
2023 303 26.2 11.5 31.4

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 Rock Hill School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 418 20.0 20.9 n/a
1989 426 20.0 21.3 n/a
1990 442 21.0 21.0 n/a
1991 432 21.0 20.5 n/a
1992 437 25.1 17.4 2.7
1993 458 25.1 18.2 0.2
1994 478 25.6 18.7 3.8
1995 544 26.0 20.9 5.9
1996 544 26.0 20.9 5.9
1997 371 23.4 15.9 5.4
1998 379 23.2 16.3 4.7
1999 362 23.5 15.4 8.3
2000 377 25.0 15.1 5.3
2001 387 26.5 14.6 n/a
2002 349 26.4 13.2 6
2003 349 26.4 13.2 6
2004 329 24.2 13.6 8.2
2005 322 21.4 15.0 n/a
2006 365 21.6 16.9 2.2
2007 324 21.2 15.3 3.1
2008 347 25.5 13.6 4.6
2009 351 26.4 14.6 7.4
2010 328 23.7 13.8 6.1
2011 357 27.5 12.9 16
2012 349 26.7 13.0 14.6
2013 364 28.3 12.8 19
2014 343 26.7 12.8 21
2015 334 25.0 13.3 22.2
2016 337 36.0 9.3 22
2017 322 27.2 11.8 28.9
2018 320 27.7 11.5 27.5
2019 297 25.4 11.6 31.3
2020 300 28.2 10.6 36
2021 296 29.5 10.0 34.5
2022 307 27.0 11.3 27.4
2023 303 26.2 11.5 31.4

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 Rock Hill School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $16,563
2019 $17,479
2020 $17,420
2021 $18,455
2022 $18,185
2023 $18,432

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rock Hill School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 323rd of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 205th of 491 Elementary schools
 20.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rock Hill School)48.650.6
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wallingford School District)54.748.7
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rock Hill School)54.165.5
 11.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wallingford School District)5356.7
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Hill School)47.347.8
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wallingford School District)46.950.5
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rock Hill School)50.547.4
 3.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wallingford School District)49.350.8
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Hill School)54.265
 10.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wallingford School District)56.257.9
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rock Hill School)4353
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wallingford School District)43.347.5
 4.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students297303
 2%
African American54
 20%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian716
 128.6%
Hispanic6172
 18%
Pacific Islander00
White215198
 7.9%
Two or More Races813
 62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.3%31.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rock Hill School

In the 2022-23 school year, 303 students attended Rock Hill School.

Students at Rock Hill School are 65% White, 24% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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

Middle : Dag Hammarskjold Middle School
High : Lyman Hall High School

Rock Hill School ranks 232nd of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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