Clark School (Closed 2023)

75 Clark Street
Hartford, CT 06120
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 246 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Clark School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
246 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CT)
(15-16)
6-9%
44%
(15-16)
6-9%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)
67%
23%
Black
(15-16)
33%
13%
White
(15-16)
n/a
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
5%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% CT state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).
How many students attend Clark School?
246 students attend Clark School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Clark School students are Hispanic, and 33% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clark School?
Clark School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Clark School offer ?
Clark School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Clark School part of?
Clark School is part of Hartford School District.

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