East Hartford Middle School vs. Sunset Ridge Middle School
Should I attend East Hartford Middle School or Sunset Ridge Middle 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
School
Top Rankings
East Hartford Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Sunset Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 959 students in grades 6-8, East Hartford Middle 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 12% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower 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 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 334 students in grades 6-8, Sunset Ridge Middle 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 31% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
959 students
334 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#802 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#540 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
46%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
274
108
Grade 7 Students
293
116
Grade 8 Students
392
110
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
52%
46%
% Black
32%
27%
% White
9%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%