Serving 636 students in grades 7-8, City Hill Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 636 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
City Hill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
City Hill Middle School's student population of 636 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
636 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
City Hill Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of City Hill Middle School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#631 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
40%
31%
Black
12%
12%
White
42%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is City Hill Middle School's ranking?
City Hill Middle School is ranked #631 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend City Hill Middle School?
636 students attend City Hill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of City Hill Middle School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of City Hill Middle School?
City Hill Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does City Hill Middle School offer ?
City Hill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is City Hill Middle School part of?
City Hill Middle School is part of Naugatuck School District.
School Reviews
3 1/17/2018
This school is great!
1 10/29/2016
This school is the worst school in the entire town of Naugatuck Connecticut. The Teachers do not know how to connect with their students and their teaching methods do not work.
2 7/11/2011
Naugatuck Middle school: If you want to promote your child into the criminal world than this school is for you!
If you want to give your child an eduction than don't send your child to this school!!!
Naugatuck made a colossal mistake by combining their 2 middle schools together!
2 1/3/2011
not bad, teachers are nice but students dont pay any attention during class...
there are alot of clubs/activities
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