The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 33% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 78%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students (09-10)
244 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)33%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)33%
78%
Asian
(09-10)1%
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)70%
18%
Black
(09-10)28%
14%
White
(09-10)1%
64%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
99%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% CT state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% CT state average).
How many students attend Quirk Middle School?
244 students attend Quirk Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Quirk Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Quirk Middle School offer ?
Quirk Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Quirk Middle School part of?
Quirk Middle School is part of Hartford School District.
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