The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 79% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 72% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 78%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students (09-10)
306 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)79%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)72%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(09-10)1%
n/a
Asian
(09-10)7%
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)15%
18%
Black
(09-10)9%
14%
White
(09-10)68%
64%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
29%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% CT state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% CT state average).
How many students attend Hillside Middle School?
306 students attend Hillside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Hillside Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Hillside Middle School offer ?
Hillside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Hillside Middle School part of?
Hillside Middle School is part of Naugatuck School District.
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