Hartford School District

330 Wethersfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Hartford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 39 public schools serving 16,364 students in Hartford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Hartford School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
39 Schools
1,001 Schools
# Students
16,364 Students
496,954 Students
# Teachers
1,252 Teachers
40,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Hartford School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 196 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 71% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CT)
#189 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Hartford   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
13%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hartford   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
21%
51%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hartford   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
71%
90%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Hartford   School District and public school graduation rate of CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.66
# American Indian Students
63 Students
1,260 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
810 Students
25,944 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
9,043 Students
142,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
55%
29%
# Black Students
4,757 Students
61,808 Students
% Black Students
29%
13%
# White Students
1,229 Students
243,438 Students
% White Students
8%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
27 Students
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
435 Students
21,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1,132
13,605
# Students in K Grade:
1,135
35,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,085
33,504
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,155
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,197
35,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,155
35,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,176
36,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,238
36,780
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,243
37,886
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,253
38,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,525
43,474
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,144
39,414
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,023
37,413
# Students in 12th Grade:
903
37,541
# Ungraded Students:
-
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District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $32,675 is higher than the state median of $25,998. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,531 is higher than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CT)
Total Revenue
$535 MM
$12,920 MM
This chart display total revenue of Hartford   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$532 MM
$12,459 MM
This chart display total spending of Hartford   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$32,675
$25,998
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Hartford   School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$32,531
$25,071
This chart display average spending per public school student in Hartford   School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Hartford School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Renzulli Gifted And Talented Academy
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
85 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-2140
Grades: 4-8
| 116 students
Rank: #22.
University High School Of Science And Engineering
Magnet School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
351 Mark Twain Drive
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-9020
Grades: 9-12
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
Stem Magnet At Annie Fisher School
Magnet School
Math: 27% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
280 Plainfield Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-3500
Grades: K-8
| 352 students
Rank: #44.
Montessori Magnet At Fisher School
Magnet School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
280 Plainfield Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-3560
Grades: PK-8
| 333 students
Rank: #55.
Great Path At Mcc
Magnet School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Bidwell Street
Manchester, CT 06045
(860) 512-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
Rank: #66.
Betances Learning Lab Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
42 Charter Oak Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-2840
Grades: PK-4
| 394 students
Rank: #77.
Breakthrough Magnet School South
Magnet School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
290 Brookfield Street
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-5700
Grades: PK-8
| 339 students
Rank: #88.
Pathways Of Technology And Design
Magnet School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Pent Road
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 695-9450
Grades: 9-12
| 410 students
Rank: #99.
Environmental Sciences Magnet At Hooker School
Magnet School
Math: 24% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
440 Broadview Terrace
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-3760
Grades: PK-8
| 552 students
Rank: #1010.
Betances Stem Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 19% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Wethersfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-2970
Grades: 5-8
| 227 students
Rank: #1111.
Webster Micro Society Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 22% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5 Cone Street
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-5380
Grades: PK-8
| 629 students
Rank: #1212.
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy
Magnet School
Math: 18% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
53 Vernon Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 695-7201
Grades: 6-12
| 979 students
Rank: #1313.
Breakthrough Magnet School North
Magnet School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Ridgefield Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-6380
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #1414.
Sport And Medical Sciences Academy
Magnet School
Math: 15% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
280 Huyshope Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-6900
Grades: 6-12
| 579 students
Rank: #1515.
Montessori Magnet At Batchelder School
Magnet School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
757 New Britain Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 362 students
Rank: #1616.
Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts
Magnet School
Math: 14% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
65 Van Block Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-4140
Grades: PK-12
| 652 students
Rank: #1717.
Classical Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 11% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
85 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-9100
Grades: 6-12
| 452 students
Rank: #1818.
Naylor/ccsu Leadership Academy
Math: 12% | Reading: 14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
639 Franklin Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-4620
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #1919.
West Middle School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
44 Niles Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-5480
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Bulkeley High School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
395 Lyme Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-1011
Grades: 9-12
| 616 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Weaver High School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Granby St.
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-1640
Grades: 9-12
| 625 students
Rank: #2222.
M. D. Fox School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
470 Maple Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-7790
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #2323.
Expeditionary Learning At Moylan School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Catherine Street
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #2424.
Capital Preparatory Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 7% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1304 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 695-9800
Grades: PK-12
| 647 students
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Parkville Community School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
47 New Park Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-4721
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Rawson School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
260 Holcomb Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-4840
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Sanchez School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
176 Babcock Street
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-4940
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Sand School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1750 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 695-5040
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Wish Museum School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Barbour Street
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 695-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #3030.
Kennelly School
Math: 7% | Reading: 12%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
180 White Street
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-3860
Grades: PK-8
| 579 students
Rank: #3131.
Global Communications Academy
Math: 5% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
85 Edwards Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-6020
Grades: K-8
| 431 students
Rank: #3232.
M. L. King Jr. Middle School
Math: 5% | Reading: 13%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Ridgefield Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-3980
Grades: 6-8
| 215 students
Rank: #3333.
Hartford Public High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Forest Street
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 770 students
Rank: #3434.
Burns Latino Studies Academy
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
195 Putnam Street
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-2980
Grades: K-5
| 232 students
Rank: #3535.
Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy
Math: 4% | Reading: 9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
215 South Street
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-2400
Grades: PK-8
| 594 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hartford School District?
Hartford School District manages 39 public schools serving 16,364 students.
What is the rank of Hartford School District?
Hartford School District is ranked #188 out of 196 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hartford School District?
55% of Hartford School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hartford School District?
Hartford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Hartford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,531 is higher than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 39 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 16,364 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 71% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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