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
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)6-9%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(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%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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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