Serving 297 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to 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 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Fred D. Wish Museum School serves the northeast part of Hartford, CT, covering an area of approximately 4.9 square miles. Families within the zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wish Museum School's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
297 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Wish Museum School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wish Museum School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#886 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
61%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.5%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #886 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Wish Museum School often compared to?
Wish Museum Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sand School, Global Communications Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Wish Museum School?
297 students attend Wish Museum School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Wish Museum School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wish Museum School?
Wish Museum School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wish Museum School offer ?
Wish Museum School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wish Museum School part of?
Wish Museum School is part of Hartford School District.
In what neighborhood is Wish Museum School located?
Wish Museum School is located in the Northeast neighborhood of Hartford, CT. There are 1 other public schools located in Northeast.
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