Duffy School serves 471 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Duffy School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (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 67% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Duffy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Duffy School's student population of 471 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
471 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Duffy School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Duffy 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#155 out of 940 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%

Hispanic
10%
29%

Black
5%
13%

White
74%
49%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
34%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%

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 is Duffy School's ranking?
Duffy School is ranked #155 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Duffy School often compared to?
Duffy Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bugbee School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Duffy School?
471 students attend Duffy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Duffy School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Duffy School?
Duffy School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Duffy School offer ?
Duffy School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Duffy School part of?
Duffy School is part of West Hartford School District.
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