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Turkey Hill School

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Turkey Hill School ranks 53 rd of 492 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 1-6

53^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 492 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Better than 89% of Connecticut elementary schools

Summary

Turkey Hill School is an elementary school in Orange, CT, serving 297 students in grades 1–6 and part of the highly regarded Orange School District, which ranks in the 84th percentile among Connecticut districts. The school itself ranks 53rd out of 491 Connecticut elementary schools (89th percentile) for the 2025-26 school year with a 4-star rating, and reached its strongest recent position of 49th (90th percentile, 5 stars) in 2024-25. Turkey Hill serves a comparatively advantaged population, with about 15.5% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch and an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 2.8%—far below the state average of 16.4%. The student-teacher ratio of roughly 11:1 also creates favorable learning conditions.

Academically, Turkey Hill stands out among nearby schools. Its 2025-26 statewide rank of 53/491 is the best in the immediate area, ahead of Peck Place (69th), Long Hill in Shelton (98th), and Race Brook (121st). Average SBAC ELA proficiency across grades 3–6 is about 78% versus roughly 51% statewide, while math proficiency is about 75% versus 49% statewide. The school's upper-grade performance is particularly notable: 6th grade ELA proficiency reached 89.1% in 2025-26, compared to 51.2% statewide, and 6th grade math hit 88% in 2024-25 versus 42.9% statewide. Turkey Hill also outperforms schools in nearby higher-poverty districts by dramatic margins—for example, Prendergast and Mead in Ansonia had 3rd grade ELA proficiency around 19–22% in 2025-26, versus Turkey Hill's 74.6%.

That said, there are some nuances worth noting. Turkey Hill's 3rd grade scores are not always above the district average—3rd grade math was 72.9% versus the district's 75.5% in 2025-26—yet by 6th grade the school is far ahead of both the district and local peers, suggesting strong cumulative growth during the elementary years. Subgroup rankings show particular strength with male students (30th of 239 statewide in 2024-25), while female students ranked lower at 85th of 232. Per-student spending of $17,908 is almost identical to Peck Place ($17,866) and Race Brook ($17,540), reinforcing that Turkey Hill's results are driven more by school quality and student/family context than by exceptional funding. Overall, Turkey Hill's combination of strong academics, outstanding attendance, and favorable learning conditions makes it a clear standout among surrounding schools.

297

Students ?

11.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,850

Per pupil spending ?

15.5%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

441 Turkey Hill Rd.
Orange, CT 06477

(203) 891-8040

District: Orange School District

Students who attend Turkey Hill School usually attend:

Middle:	Amity Middle School: Orange
High:	Amity Regional High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.4%

Asian:

10.8%

Hispanic:

7.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 83rd percentile in 2016 → 89th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Connecticut average (76% vs 50% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 11% of Connecticut elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 6 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school76%

District avg73%

Connecticut avg50%

53^rd of 492

Connecticut public elementary schools ?

Top 11%▲ up 6 pts since 2016

From top 17% (2016) to top 11% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3Elementary Schools in the Orange School District

25^th of 153Orange School District among Connecticut districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	86.7	53 of 492	89.2%	★★★★☆
2025	87.4	49 of 493	90.1%	★★★★★
2024	83.3	86 of 497	82.7%	★★★★☆
2023	87.3	60 of 491	87.8%	★★★★☆
2022	85.1	71 of 490	85.5%	★★★★☆
2021	84.7	91 of 538	83.1%	★★★★☆
2019	84.2	86 of 522	83.5%	★★★★☆
2018	78.8	127 of 532	76.1%	★★★★☆
2017	73.2	155 of 519	70.1%	★★★★☆
2016	84.0	86 of 518	83.4%	★★★★☆
2015	87.7	56 of 551	89.8%	★★★★★
2013	83.6	36 of 557	93.5%	★★★★★
2012	83.0	28 of 564	95.0%	★★★★★
2011	82.0	45 of 565	92.0%	★★★★★
2010	80.3	83 of 579	85.7%	★★★★☆
2009	75.7	149 of 566	73.7%	★★★★☆
2008	72.6	191 of 565	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	69.3	241 of 568	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	69.2	231 of 570	59.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	71.0	85 of 232	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	77.3	67 of 237	71.7%	★★★★☆
2023	78.1	66 of 230	71.3%	★★★★☆
2022	79.9	53 of 234	77.4%	★★★★☆
2021	86.0	58 of 455	87.3%	★★★★☆
2019	83.8	33 of 242	86.4%	★★★★☆
2018	70.8	95 of 259	63.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	75.6	56 of 234	76.1%	★★★★☆
2025	84.4	30 of 239	87.4%	★★★★☆
2024	76.2	67 of 233	71.2%	★★★★☆
2023	76.3	67 of 231	71.0%	★★★★☆
2022	78.5	58 of 232	75.0%	★★★★☆
2021	77.2	107 of 445	76.0%	★★★★☆
2019	54.9	138 of 247	44.1%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	76.0	56 of 246	77.2%	★★★★☆
2025	68.3	78 of 248	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.1	122 of 250	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.3	84 of 262	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	75.0	60 of 252	76.2%	★★★★☆
2021	62.1	130 of 327	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.6	104 of 295	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.9	161 of 296	45.6%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)77th percentile-12 vs school

Male (2026)76th percentile-13 vs school

Female (2025)63rd percentile-27 vs school

By subject vs Connecticut (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts78%+28 vs state

Mathematics75%+26 vs state

Science74%+22 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				NGSS Science (2026)	SBAC English Language Arts (2026)				SBAC Mathematics (2026)				Vaccination (2025-26)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	Vaccination: Kindergartners with all required vaccines	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Total
Turkey Hill School	Public	1-6	441 Turkey Hill Rd.	Orange	06477	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Orange School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 891-8040	297	27	11.0	15.5%	227 (76.4%)	4 (1.3%)	23 (7.7%)	32 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.7%)	86.7	53^rd of 492 public elementary schools	89.2%		87.4	49^th of 493 public elementary schools	90.1%	4	74.5	74.6	71.1	76.5	89.1	72.9	84.2	68.6	75.0			$21,850
Mary L. Tracy School	Public	PK-K	650 School House Lane	Orange	06477	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Orange School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 891-8028	195	15	13.3	11.8%	134 (68.7%)	7 (3.6%)	24 (12.3%)	23 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.6%)								(n/a)										96.3%	2.4%	$20,557
Sunnyside School	Public	K-4	418 River Rd.	Shelton	06484	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Shelton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 922-3021	229	14	16.3	51.1%	100 (43.7%)	29 (12.7%)	78 (34.1%)	10 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	10 (4.4%)	52.2	250^th of 492 public elementary schools	49.2%		61.2	210^th of 493 public elementary schools	57.4%	40		40.4	61.4			50.9	65.9			96.3%	0%	$24,406
Peck Place School	Public	1-6	500 Peck Ln.	Orange	06477	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Orange School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 891-8034	386	33	11.6	14.2%	269 (69.7%)	4 (1.0%)	32 (8.3%)	53 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.3%)	85.5	69^th of 492 public elementary schools	86.0%		78	122^nd of 493 public elementary schools	75.3%	53	77.0	81.2	72.7	83.6	80.0	88.4	71.2	57.4	64.3			$19,611
Bradley School	Public	K-5	155 David Humphreys Rd.	Derby	06418	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Derby School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 736-5040	244	23	10.6	46.7%	81 (33.2%)	37 (15.2%)	92 (37.7%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	24 (9.8%)	47.2	263^rd of 492 public elementary schools	46.5%		55.6	233^rd of 493 public elementary schools	52.7%	30	490.0	38.9	63.6	46.9		55.6	61.4	36.7		100%	0%	$24,925
Race Brook School	Public	1-6	107 Grannis Rd.	Orange	06477	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Orange School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 891-8030	375	33	11.3	18.4%	251 (66.9%)	16 (4.3%)	37 (9.9%)	60 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)	78.3	121^st of 492 public elementary schools	75.4%		81.7	90^th of 493 public elementary schools	81.7%	31	76.7	70.6	65.7	66.7	68.7	64.7	64.3	68.3	71.6			$20,400
Long Hill School	Public	PK, KG-4	565 Long Hill Ave.	Shelton	06484	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Shelton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 929-4077	307	30	10.3	43.0%	146 (47.6%)	28 (9.1%)	85 (27.7%)	27 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.8%)	81.4	98^th of 492 public elementary schools	80.1%		84.9	68^th of 493 public elementary schools	86.2%	30		63.8	70.8			82.8	2532.0			92.1%	0%	$23,639
Prendergast School	Public	PK, KG-5	59 Finney St.	Ansonia	06401	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Ansonia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 736-5080	588	36	16.3	64.6%	138 (23.5%)	133 (22.6%)	276 (46.9%)	13 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.6%)	13.4	407^th of 492 public elementary schools	17.3%		17.2	387^th of 493 public elementary schools	21.5%	20	483.0	18.8	25.3	35.1		27.1	23.1	30.9		96.6%	0%	$20,104
Mead School	Public	PK, KG-5	75 Ford St.	Ansonia	06401	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Ansonia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 736-5090	578	38	15.2	66.6%	110 (19.0%)	132 (22.8%)	299 (51.7%)	10 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.3%)	17	389^th of 492 public elementary schools	20.9%		15.8	398^th of 493 public elementary schools	19.3%	9	480.0	22.0	38.9	33.3		20.7	41.6	19.8		100%	0%	$16,829
Irving School	Public	K-5	9 Garden Place	Derby	06418	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Derby School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 736-5043	322	35	9.2	64.9%	58 (18.0%)	72 (22.4%)	162 (50.3%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.1%)	7.5	456^th of 492 public elementary schools	7.3%		8.8	447^th of 493 public elementary schools	9.3%	9	474.0	2385.0	22.5	2423.0		30.6	11.4	13.3		97.4%	0%	$23,084

Frequently Asked Questions about Turkey Hill School

What schools do graduates of Turkey Hill School attend?

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

Middle : Amity Middle School: Orange
High : Amity Regional High School

What district is Turkey Hill School in?

Orange School District

How many students attend Turkey Hill School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 297 students attended Turkey Hill School.

What is the racial makeup of Turkey Hill School?

Students at Turkey Hill School are 76% White, 11% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is Turkey Hill School a good school?

Turkey Hill School ranks 53^rd of 492 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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