Second Hill Lane School

Summary:

Second Hill Lane School is an elementary school in Stratford, Connecticut, serving students from kindergarten to 6th grade. With a significant shift in its student demographics in recent years, the school faces challenges in academic performance, ranking, and serving its diverse student population.

Academically, Second Hill Lane School's proficiency rates on standardized tests lag behind state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated but remains in the bottom half of Connecticut elementary schools, with an overall 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the school's performance is better for Hispanic students and those from low-income families, it struggles to support White students and female students, who perform in the bottom quarter of the state.

Compared to other schools in the Stratford School District, Second Hill Lane School generally performs worse academically. However, it outperforms some nearby schools in the Bridgeport School District, which is ranked even lower in the state. Despite increased spending per student and a lower student-teacher ratio, the school has not yet seen significant improvements in student outcomes, suggesting the need for more targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of its diverse population.


Detail:

Public K-6

 65 Second Hill Lane
       Stratford, CT  06614


(203) 385-4292

District: Stratford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
332nd of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,511 Help


Students who attend Second Hill Lane School usually attend:

Middle:    Harry B. Flood Middle School
High:    Bunnell High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  597

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
55.8%
White:
22.1%
African American:
15.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Second Hill Lane School ranks worse than 66.8% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 3rd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Stratford School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.14. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Second Hill Lane School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Stratford School District. Student population at Second Hill Lane School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (55.8%), White (22.1%), African American (15.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Second Hill Lane School is 12.3, which is the 3rd best among 8 elementary schools in the Stratford School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Second Hill Lane School is $17,511. 7 elementary schools in the Stratford School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Second Hill Lane School:

SchoolDigger ranks Second Hill Lane School 332nd of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Second Hill Lane School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Stratford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Stratford School District 140th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Second Hill Lane School

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Rank History for all students at Second Hill Lane School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 52.55 350th 570 38.6%
2007 50.95 359th 568 36.8%
2008 52.09 351st 565 37.9%
2009 59.36 314th 566 44.5%
2010 67.77 248th 579 57.2%
2011 65.44 262nd 565 53.6%
2012 61.83 295th 564 47.7%
2013 57.16 311th 557 44.2%
2015 28.89 407th 551 26.1%
2016 34.49 330th 518 36.3%
2017 32.02 355th 519 31.6%
2018 29.10 375th 532 29.5%
2019 45.03 291st 522 44.3%
2021 30.13 361st 538 32.9%
2022 25.53 344th 490 29.8%
2023 32.58 318th 491 35.2%
2024 29.14 332nd 497 33.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Second Hill Lane School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.79 161st 371 56.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Second Hill Lane School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.77 115th 302 61.9%
2022 44.74 38th 70 45.7%
2023 22.83 61st 72 15.3%
2024 40.78 34th 70 51.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Second Hill Lane School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.10 209th 259 19.3%
2021 30.85 305th 455 33.0%
2022 18.20 200th 234 14.5%
2023 12.31 204th 230 11.3%
2024 10.72 215th 237 9.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Second Hill Lane School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.81 232nd 262 11.5%
2021 23.64 332nd 445 25.4%
2022 18.84 195th 232 15.9%
2023 22.74 179th 231 22.5%
2024 22.91 180th 233 22.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Second Hill Lane School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.08 50th 101 50.5%
2021 47.02 81st 173 53.2%
2022 57.18 35th 99 64.6%
2023 48.30 43rd 108 60.2%
2024 47.57 44th 111 60.4%
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Rank History for White students at Second Hill Lane School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.76 262nd 296 11.5%
2021 3.74 324th 327 0.9%
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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.

Second Hill Lane School Test Scores
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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Second Hill Lane School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 284 36 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1989 311 35 7 16 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1990 305 56 12 10 2 n/a n/a 0 385
1991 289 58 14 17 5 n/a n/a 0 383
1992 282 45 18 26 1 n/a n/a 0 372
1993 308 54 8 15 1 n/a n/a 0 386
1994 293 54 8 19 1 n/a n/a 0 375
1995 295 51 7 30 4 n/a n/a 0 387
1996 295 51 7 30 4 n/a n/a 0 387
1997 315 50 5 28 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1998 322 50 4 20 2 n/a n/a 0 398
1999 327 49 5 25 3 n/a n/a 0 409
2000 371 71 12 42 1 n/a n/a 0 497
2001 410 84 14 56 2 n/a n/a 0 566
2002 428 98 20 98 4 n/a n/a 0 648
2003 428 98 20 98 4 n/a n/a 0 648
2004 420 96 20 114 7 n/a n/a 0 657
2005 416 88 22 121 4 n/a n/a 0 651
2006 493 116 29 150 6 n/a n/a 0 794
2007 390 94 20 155 4 n/a n/a 0 663
2008 375 104 35 165 9 n/a n/a 0 688
2009 380 113 29 173 8 n/a n/a 0 703
2010 384 123 35 172 9 n/a n/a 0 723
2011 322 135 25 204 6 1 5 0 698
2012 322 151 23 192 5 0 14 0 707
2013 323 121 22 189 4 0 19 0 678
2014 314 130 28 201 4 0 21 0 698
2015 312 128 28 197 3 0 24 0 692
2016 254 115 28 196 2 0 23 0 618
2017 232 131 24 214 0 0 24 0 625
2018 227 108 21 228 0 0 23 0 607
2019 190 65 20 166 0 0 24 0 465
2020 159 79 18 192 0 0 31 0 479
2021 147 78 15 172 1 0 32 0 445
2022 154 100 14 199 0 1 24 0 492
2023 133 97 11 322 0 1 30 0 594
2024 132 92 12 333 0 1 27 0 597

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 Second Hill Lane School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 335 20.0 16.7 n/a
1989 369 20.3 18.1 n/a
1990 385 20.3 18.9 n/a
1991 383 19.3 19.8 n/a
1992 372 24.0 15.5 14.5
1993 386 23.1 16.7 1.3
1994 375 21.3 17.6 19.5
1995 387 20.0 19.4 22.5
1996 387 20.0 19.4 22.5
1997 398 26.6 15.0 20.6
1998 398 25.4 15.7 21.1
1999 409 27.0 15.1 25.7
2000 497 34.2 14.5 22.7
2001 566 35.8 15.8 n/a
2002 648 45.0 14.4 32.3
2003 648 45.0 14.4 32.3
2004 657 45.9 14.3 32
2005 651 41.7 15.6 n/a
2006 794 47.4 16.8 30.4
2007 663 48.7 13.6 32.6
2008 688 49.3 14.0 34.4
2009 703 55.8 14.1 27
2010 723 45.2 16.0 36.5
2011 698 48.1 14.5 40.8
2012 707 47.4 14.9 53
2013 678 51.5 13.1 46.9
2014 698 51.4 13.5 49.9
2015 692 49.0 14.1 52.7
2016 618 47.0 13.1 59.1
2017 625 47.8 13.0 49
2018 607 50.0 12.1 53.2
2019 465 40.5 11.4 51.6
2020 479 39.5 12.1 46.1
2021 445 41.0 10.8 41.6
2022 492 40.8 12.0 46.3
2023 594 47.2 12.5 46.5
2024 597 48.2 12.3 46.4

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 Second Hill Lane School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 335 20.0 16.7 n/a
1989 369 20.3 18.1 n/a
1990 385 20.3 18.9 n/a
1991 383 19.3 19.8 n/a
1992 372 24.0 15.5 14.5
1993 386 23.1 16.7 1.3
1994 375 21.3 17.6 19.5
1995 387 20.0 19.4 22.5
1996 387 20.0 19.4 22.5
1997 398 26.6 15.0 20.6
1998 398 25.4 15.7 21.1
1999 409 27.0 15.1 25.7
2000 497 34.2 14.5 22.7
2001 566 35.8 15.8 n/a
2002 648 45.0 14.4 32.3
2003 648 45.0 14.4 32.3
2004 657 45.9 14.3 32
2005 651 41.7 15.6 n/a
2006 794 47.4 16.8 30.4
2007 663 48.7 13.6 32.6
2008 688 49.3 14.0 34.4
2009 703 55.8 14.1 27
2010 723 45.2 16.0 36.5
2011 698 48.1 14.5 40.8
2012 707 47.4 14.9 53
2013 678 51.5 13.1 46.9
2014 698 51.4 13.5 49.9
2015 692 49.0 14.1 52.7
2016 618 47.0 13.1 59.1
2017 625 47.8 13.0 49
2018 607 50.0 12.1 53.2
2019 465 40.5 11.4 51.6
2020 479 39.5 12.1 46.1
2021 445 41.0 10.8 41.6
2022 492 40.8 12.0 46.3
2023 594 47.2 12.5 46.5
2024 597 48.2 12.3 46.4

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 Second Hill Lane School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $15,342
2019 $16,378
2020 $16,127
2021 $17,284
2022 $17,149
2023 $17,511

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Second Hill Lane 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 291st of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 318th of 491 Elementary schools
 9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Second Hill Lane School)43.946.3
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stratford School District)4239.2
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Second Hill Lane School)43.933.8
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Stratford School District)42.636
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Second Hill Lane School)50.933
 17.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Stratford School District)46.142
 4.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Second Hill Lane School)43.634
 9.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Stratford School District)44.135.1
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Second Hill Lane School)49.144
 5.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Stratford School District)51.740.6
 11.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Second Hill Lane School)49.134.5
 14.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Stratford School District)39.232
 7.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Second Hill Lane School)59.737.7
 22%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Stratford School District)48.942.3
 6.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.347.9
 7.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Second Hill Lane School)54.233.3
 20.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Stratford School District)35.827.3
 8.5%
   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 Students465594
 27.7%
African American6597
 49.2%
American Indian00
Asian2011
 45%
Hispanic166322
 94%
Pacific Islander01
White190133
 30%
Two or More Races2430
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.6%46.5%
 5.1%


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Students who attend Second Hill Lane School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Harry B. Flood Middle School
High : Bunnell High School

Students at Second Hill Lane School are 56% Hispanic, 22% White, 15% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Second Hill Lane School ranks 332nd of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 597 students attended Second Hill Lane School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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