Alfred W. Hanmer School vs. Charles Wright School
Should I attend Alfred W. Hanmer School or Charles Wright School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Charles Wright School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Overview
Serving 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Alfred W. Hanmer School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 274 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Charles Wright School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
335 students
274 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#329 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#426 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
1
1
Kindergarten Students
51
38
Grade 1 Students
35
35
Grade 2 Students
44
34
Grade 3 Students
43
37
Grade 4 Students
47
46
Grade 5 Students
58
39
Grade 6 Students
56
44
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
16%
32%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
69%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
11%
