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Highcrest School

Summary:

Highcrest School is an elementary school in Wethersfield, Connecticut, serving 476 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. It is part of the Wethersfield School District, which is ranked 83 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Highcrest School consistently outperforms the Wethersfield School District and the state of Connecticut in standardized test scores, and it has maintained a statewide ranking in the top third of Connecticut elementary schools, with a ranking of 165 out of 497 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17 students per teacher and higher per-student spending of $14,423 compared to nearby schools. While Highcrest School has a predominantly White student population, it has a higher percentage of minority students (29.83%) compared to the nearby Charles Wright School (49.45%) and Alfred W. Hanmer School (29.63%).

However, Highcrest School's statewide ranking has declined from 158 out of 522 schools in 2018-2019 to 165 out of 497 schools in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school may be facing some challenges in maintaining its academic excellence compared to other schools in the state. Additionally, while Highcrest School stands out as a higher-performing school academically, other nearby schools, such as Ruth Chaffee School and West Hill School, also demonstrate strong academic performance and are ranked highly within the Rocky Hill School District.


Detail:

Public K-6

 95 Highcrest Rd.
       Wethersfield, CT  06109

(860) 571-8380

District: Wethersfield School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
165th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,101 Help


Students who attend Highcrest School usually attend:

Middle:    Silas Deane Middle School
High:    Wethersfield High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  476

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.2%
Hispanic:
14.1%
Asian:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.5% Help


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Compare Details Highcrest School ranks better than 66.8% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Wethersfield School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.02. (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 Highcrest School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Wethersfield School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highcrest School is $17,101, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Wethersfield School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Highcrest School:

SchoolDigger ranks Highcrest School 165th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Highcrest School in the ranking list.)

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Wethersfield School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wethersfield School District 83rd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Highcrest School

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Rank History for all students at Highcrest School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.54 249th 570 56.3%
2007 75.83 143rd 568 74.8%
2008 76.94 133rd 565 76.5%
2009 78.08 114th 566 79.9%
2010 72.98 183rd 579 68.4%
2011 69.91 220th 565 61.1%
2012 75.09 154th 564 72.7%
2013 70.02 218th 557 60.9%
2015 74.68 172nd 551 68.8%
2016 74.24 145th 518 72.0%
2017 66.48 184th 519 64.5%
2018 68.77 191st 532 64.1%
2019 75.20 158th 522 69.7%
2021 68.57 186th 538 65.4%
2022 65.02 187th 490 61.8%
2023 63.50 193rd 491 60.7%
2024 71.02 165th 497 66.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Highcrest School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.52 106th 259 59.1%
2019 60.37 116th 242 52.1%
2021 57.10 204th 455 55.2%
2022 58.55 122nd 234 47.9%
2023 60.57 119th 230 48.3%
2024 73.03 87th 237 63.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Highcrest School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.90 141st 262 46.2%
2019 74.01 79th 247 68.0%
2021 71.25 135th 445 69.7%
2022 69.71 92nd 232 60.3%
2024 67.43 103rd 233 55.8%
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Rank History for White students at Highcrest School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.77 141st 296 52.4%
2019 64.51 110th 295 62.7%
2021 49.30 179th 327 45.3%
2022 47.16 158th 252 37.3%
2023 33.12 201st 262 23.3%
2024 44.71 170th 250 32.0%
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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 Highcrest School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 430 1 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1989 458 2 13 3 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1990 379 n/a 12 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 394
1991 391 0 14 4 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1992 378 2 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1993 371 2 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1994 385 3 16 11 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1995 377 4 16 16 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1996 377 4 16 16 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1997 389 3 16 15 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1998 405 3 16 18 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1999 416 4 17 19 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2000 420 3 17 10 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2001 428 3 17 9 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2002 451 8 12 19 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2003 451 8 12 19 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2004 455 6 14 17 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2005 511 8 18 23 0 n/a n/a 0 560
2006 547 15 17 32 0 n/a n/a 0 611
2007 373 20 18 41 2 n/a n/a 0 454
2008 357 21 22 41 1 n/a n/a 0 442
2009 364 15 21 43 1 n/a n/a 0 444
2010 345 16 18 50 1 n/a n/a 0 430
2011 335 18 16 43 0 0 7 0 419
2012 340 18 18 40 0 0 10 0 426
2013 325 21 17 45 0 1 13 0 422
2014 327 14 18 54 0 0 15 0 428
2015 329 14 14 56 0 0 15 0 428
2016 323 15 17 55 0 0 16 0 426
2017 326 11 13 63 0 0 12 0 425
2018 334 12 12 72 0 0 14 0 444
2019 344 12 17 70 0 0 10 0 453
2020 350 11 26 67 0 0 14 0 468
2021 338 8 29 68 0 0 20 0 463
2022 339 11 29 67 0 0 29 0 475
2023 334 12 32 67 0 0 31 0 476

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 Highcrest School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 443 27.0 16.4 n/a
1989 476 27.4 17.3 n/a
1990 394 22.0 17.9 n/a
1991 409 24.5 16.6 n/a
1992 393 27.1 14.5 2
1993 387 24.4 15.9 0
1994 415 26.8 15.5 6.5
1995 413 25.9 15.9 7.5
1996 413 25.9 15.9 7.5
1997 423 27.4 15.4 4
1998 442 27.7 16.0 4.1
1999 456 29.0 15.7 3.1
2000 450 30.5 14.8 2.9
2001 457 29.3 15.6 n/a
2002 490 32.6 15.0 1.8
2003 490 32.6 15.0 1.8
2004 492 32.9 15.0 2.8
2005 560 30.5 18.4 n/a
2006 611 27.6 22.1 6.1
2007 454 26.1 17.4 7.3
2008 442 27.6 16.0 9.3
2009 444 31.0 15.6 11
2010 430 28.4 15.0 11.4
2011 419 27.5 15.2 13.6
2012 426 26.5 16.0 13.1
2013 422 29.0 14.5 15.2
2014 428 28.2 15.1 15.2
2015 428 30.0 14.2 14.5
2016 426 28.0 15.2 14.6
2017 425 28.5 14.9 15.8
2018 444 27.0 16.4 15.8
2019 453 28.0 16.1 18.5
2020 468 30.0 15.6 17.1
2021 463 29.0 15.9 18.8
2022 475 28.0 16.9 22.1
2023 476 28.0 17.0 19.5

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 Highcrest School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 443 27.0 16.4 n/a
1989 476 27.4 17.3 n/a
1990 394 22.0 17.9 n/a
1991 409 24.5 16.6 n/a
1992 393 27.1 14.5 2
1993 387 24.4 15.9 0
1994 415 26.8 15.5 6.5
1995 413 25.9 15.9 7.5
1996 413 25.9 15.9 7.5
1997 423 27.4 15.4 4
1998 442 27.7 16.0 4.1
1999 456 29.0 15.7 3.1
2000 450 30.5 14.8 2.9
2001 457 29.3 15.6 n/a
2002 490 32.6 15.0 1.8
2003 490 32.6 15.0 1.8
2004 492 32.9 15.0 2.8
2005 560 30.5 18.4 n/a
2006 611 27.6 22.1 6.1
2007 454 26.1 17.4 7.3
2008 442 27.6 16.0 9.3
2009 444 31.0 15.6 11
2010 430 28.4 15.0 11.4
2011 419 27.5 15.2 13.6
2012 426 26.5 16.0 13.1
2013 422 29.0 14.5 15.2
2014 428 28.2 15.1 15.2
2015 428 30.0 14.2 14.5
2016 426 28.0 15.2 14.6
2017 425 28.5 14.9 15.8
2018 444 27.0 16.4 15.8
2019 453 28.0 16.1 18.5
2020 468 30.0 15.6 17.1
2021 463 29.0 15.9 18.8
2022 475 28.0 16.9 22.1
2023 476 28.0 17.0 19.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Highcrest School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $14,178
2019 $14,423
2020 $14,972
2021 $16,032
2022 $16,113
2023 $17,101

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Highcrest 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 158th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 193rd of 491 Elementary schools
 9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Highcrest School)75.464.6
 10.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wethersfield School District)71.559.8
 11.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Highcrest School)76.968.4
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wethersfield School District)68.858.6
 10.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Highcrest School)76.556.7
 19.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wethersfield School District)62.355.6
 6.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Highcrest School)69.157.9
 11.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wethersfield School District)53.744.8
 8.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.545.3
 7.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Highcrest School)64.960
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wethersfield School District)64.258.4
 5.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Highcrest School)5046.7
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wethersfield School District)48.740.7
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Highcrest School)77.453
 24.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wethersfield School District)69.260.4
 8.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.348
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Highcrest School)66.139.4
 26.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wethersfield School District)60.847
 13.8%
   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 Students453476
 5.1%
African American1212
American Indian00
Asian1732
 88.2%
Hispanic7067
 4.3%
Pacific Islander00
White344334
 2.9%
Two or More Races1031
 210%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.5%19.5%
 1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Highcrest School

Students at Highcrest School are 70% White, 14% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Highcrest School ranks 165th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Highcrest School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Silas Deane Middle School
High : Wethersfield High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 476 students attended Highcrest School.


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