Serving 343 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bugbee School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
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 Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Bugbee School serves a central area of approximately 1.5 square miles in West Hartford, CT, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive, typically around 0.9 miles from the school, and the furthest edge extending to 1.8 miles.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bugbee School's student population of 343 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
343 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
'Inspiring Students to Excel.'
School Rankings
Bugbee School ranks within the top 1% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bugbee School is 0.44, 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
#9 out of 939 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.5%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bugbee School's ranking?
Bugbee School is ranked #9 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Bugbee School often compared to?
Bugbee Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Duffy School, Norfeldt School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Bugbee School?
343 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, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bugbee School part of?
Bugbee School is part of West Hartford School District.
School Calendar
View the Bugbee School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Holiday Recess (schools closed)
December 24, 2026 (Thursday)
Holiday Recess (schools closed)
December 25, 2026 (Friday)
Holiday Recess (schools closed)
December 26, 2026 (Saturday)
Holiday Recess (schools closed)
December 27, 2026 (Sunday)
Holiday Recess (schools closed)
December 28, 2026 (Monday)
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