Sand School
Tel:
(860)695-5040
- Sand School serves 362 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 6% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
Top Placements
Sand School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Sand School's student population of 362 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 362 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sand School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sand School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #952 out of 968 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6% | 46% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 57% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
 | ||
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 66% | 24% |
| Black | 34% | 13% |
| White | n/a | 55% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.43 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 87% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hartford School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sand School is Capital Community College Magnet Academy (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Capital Preparatory Magnet School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hartford Capital Community College Magnet Academy Grades: 11-12 | 57 students
0.7 miles
950 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860)965-8000 0.7 11-12 57 - Hartford Capital Preparatory Magnet School Grades: PK-12 | 556 students
0.7 miles
1304 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860)695-9800 0.7 PK-12 556 - Hartford Milner School Grades: PK-8 | 292 students
0.7 miles
104 Vine Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860)695-4380 0.7 PK-8 292 - Hartford High School Inc. Grades: 9-12 | 236 students
0.8 miles
875 Asylum Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105
(860)695-7101 0.8 9-12 236 - Hartford Sports And Medical Sciences Academy Grades: 6-12 | 709 students
0.8 miles
280 Huyshope Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860)695-6900 0.8 6-12 709
School Reviews
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
With changing state and national educational standards, will your child's public school have the ability to meet these requirements? Learn about the problems with public school performance and how parents can get involved.
Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of public school vouchers as they pertain to the education of students with disabilities.
Every child learns differently and it’s a teacher’s job to meet students where they are and guide them through the learning process. Scaffolding is a teaching tool that helps students develop critical thinking skills and the ability to learn independently.
