Hall Memorial School is located at 111 River Road in Willington, Connecticut. It serves only the town of Willington, grades 5 through 8. The school is fairly small, servicing about 320 students.
Serving 178 students in grades 5-8, Hall Memorial School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hall Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hall Memorial School's student population of 178 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
First Day of School
Sat. Aug 30, 2025
School Motto
Engage in Excellence
School Rankings
Hall Memorial 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 Hall Memorial School is 0.30, 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
#482 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
9%
31%
Black
1%
12%
White
83%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Hall Memorial School's ranking?
Hall Memorial School is ranked #482 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Hall Memorial School?
178 students attend Hall Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Hall Memorial School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hall Memorial School?
Hall Memorial School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hall Memorial School offer ?
Hall Memorial School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hall Memorial School part of?
Hall Memorial School is part of Willington School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of School!!!
August 28, 2025 (Thursday)
Early Dismissal - Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 28, 2025 (Friday)
Early Dismissal - Last Day of School
June 10, 2026 (Wednesday)
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