Toquam Magnet School vs. Hart School
Should I attend Toquam Magnet School or Hart 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
Toquam Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Hart School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 570 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Toquam Magnet 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 25% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower 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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 532 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hart 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 46% (which is higher 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 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
570 students
532 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#686 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#460 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
76
80
Grade 1 Students
87
88
Grade 2 Students
102
100
Grade 3 Students
108
92
Grade 4 Students
109
84
Grade 5 Students
88
88
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
13%
% Hispanic
69%
53%
% Black
10%
12%
% White
12%
16%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
11%
