D
Needs Improvement
43/100

Hill Central Music Academy

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 140 Dewitt St., New Haven, CT 06519
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
4.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 2nd percentile in Connecticut
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.96 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 43rd percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Connecticut schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

43
Repit Score
out of 100
413
Students
enrolled
13.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$25K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%2/1004.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%43/100Students gain 0.96 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.06 in 2009–19; 39th percentile in Connecticut (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 83% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Connecticut schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −12 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Connecticut. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency23% (−35 pts vs. state avg 58%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency15% (−33 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Connecticut state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black17%12%reading -15 pts, math -8 pts11th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%17%reading -14 pts, math -7 pts14th percentile (list)
Low-income22%12%reading -15 pts, math -13 pts10th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 140 Dewitt St.
City New Haven
ZIP Code 06519
District 0902790
NCES School ID 090279000559
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 06519

Understanding the community around Hill Central Music Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $40,069
Per Capita Income $22,858
Poverty Rate 25.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.5%
High School or Higher 77.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $213,900
Median Rent $1,335
Owner-Occupied 26.4%
Renter-Occupied 73.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Hill Central Music Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 45.8%
Female 54.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 76.3%
Black 15.3%
White 4.1%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More Races 1.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 413
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Hill Central Music Academy?
Hill Central Music Academy has a Repit School Score of 43 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Hill Central Music Academy?
Hill Central Music Academy has 413 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1.
What grades does Hill Central Music Academy serve?
Hill Central Music Academy serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Hill Central Music Academy receive per student?
Hill Central Music Academy receives $24,808 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Hill Central Music Academy in 06519 ▼
Avg Home Value
$303,377
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,139
1-Year Change
+10.6%
% Renters
73.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026