Serving 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, M. D. Fox 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
M. D. Fox School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
M. D. Fox School's student population of 504 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
M. D. Fox School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of M. D. Fox School is 0.37, 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
#864 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
78%
29%
Black
16%
13%
White
2%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is M. D. Fox School's ranking?
M. D. Fox School is ranked #864 out of 940 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend M. D. Fox School?
504 students attend M. D. Fox School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of M. D. Fox School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of M. D. Fox School?
M. D. Fox School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does M. D. Fox School offer ?
M. D. Fox School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is M. D. Fox School part of?
M. D. Fox School is part of Hartford School District.
In what neighborhood is M. D. Fox School located?
M. D. Fox School is located in the Barry Square neighborhood of Hartford, CT. There are 4 other public schools located in Barry Square.
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