Bugbee School

1943 Asylum Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117

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Rating

10/

Top 5%

Tel: (860) 929-5500

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Bugbee School serves 354 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Bugbee School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 354 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bugbee School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Bugbee School's student population of 354 students has declined by 15% over five school years.

The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2013

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

354 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Bugbee School is ranked within the top 5% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Bugbee School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CT)

Overall Testing Rank

#25 out of 940 schools
(Top 5%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Bugbee School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

75-79%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bugbee School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

80-84%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bugbee School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

28%

Black

13%

White

74%

50%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Bugbee School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.44

0.66

This chart display the diversity score of Bugbee School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

West Hartford School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bugbee School's ranking?

Bugbee School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).

How many students attend Bugbee School?

354 students attend Bugbee School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

74% of Bugbee School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Bugbee School?

Bugbee School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does Bugbee School offer ?

Bugbee School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Bugbee School part of?

Bugbee School is part of West Hartford School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 354 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education