Charles Wright School vs. Alfred W. Hanmer School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 235 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 280 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Alfred W. Hanmer School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
235 students
280 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#369 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#263 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
65-69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
1
1
Kindergarten Students
26
25
Grade 1 Students
44
37
Grade 2 Students
32
44
Grade 3 Students
34
49
Grade 4 Students
34
46
Grade 5 Students
28
38
Grade 6 Students
36
40
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
5%
% Hispanic
30%
13%
% Black
7%
5%
% White
54%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%