Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus 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 16% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: R.J. Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts serves the southeast part of Hartford, CT, covering an area of approximately 4.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 2.5 miles from the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus's student population of 435 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
435 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus 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 Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus is 0.60, 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
#778 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
58%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2000–2025. 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 Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus's ranking?
Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus is ranked #778 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus?
435 students attend Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus?
Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus offer ?
Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus part of?
Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus is part of Hartford School District.
In what neighborhood is Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus located?
Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus is located in the Sheldon Charter Oak neighborhood of Hartford, CT. There are 4 other public schools located in Sheldon Charter Oak.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
As a freshman student in the musical theatre major of this school, I would say that the building is not ideal. It is not a normal high school building, but the school is working on building a new one. As for the majors, we have dance, musical theatre, drama, vocal, film production, costuming, and I think that's it. I'm only in musical theatre but they do accept you there as who you are. Most of the people are great and academics are challenging. Uniforms are required.
5 10/10/2025
Aliciah has been working very hard and has improved 175 in her map score and is very intelligent
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