Serving 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wish Museum 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wish Museum School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Wish Museum School's student population of 289 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wish Museum School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wish Museum School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#893 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
59%
29%
Black
38%
13%
White
2%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wish Museum School's ranking?
Wish Museum School is ranked #893 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Wish Museum School?
289 students attend Wish Museum School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Wish Museum School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wish Museum School?
Wish Museum School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wish Museum School offer ?
Wish Museum School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wish Museum School part of?
Wish Museum School is part of Hartford School District.
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