Serving 566 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hart 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 is 40% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Hart School serves the southern part of Stamford, CT, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being approximately 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hart School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hart School's student population of 566 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
566 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hart School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hart School is 0.59, 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
#551 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
61%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.2%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hart School's ranking?
Hart School is ranked #551 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Hart School often compared to?
Hart Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westover School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Hart School?
566 students attend Hart School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Hart School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hart School?
Hart School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hart School offer ?
Hart School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hart School part of?
Hart School is part of Stamford School District.
In what neighborhood is Hart School located?
Hart School is located in the Ridgeway Bulls Head neighborhood of Stamford, CT. There are 2 other public schools located in Ridgeway Bulls Head.
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