Top Rankings
East Hartford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,808 students in East Hartford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in East Hartford School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,018 Schools
# Students
5,808 Students
496,201 Students
# Teachers
497 Teachers
42,110 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
East Hartford School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#171 out of 200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Graduation Rate
88%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.67
# American Indian Students
16 Students
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
239 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3,013 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
52%
30%
# Black Students
1,726 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
30%
12%
# White Students
599 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
10%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
202 Students
22,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
14,483
# Students in K Grade:
438
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
480
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
462
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
428
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
450
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
448
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
414
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
397
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
417
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
514
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
540
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
421
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
399
36,763
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,642 is higher than the state median of $26,037. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,416 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$155 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$153 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,642
$26,037
Spending / Student
$26,416
$25,109
Best East Hartford School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Connecticut Ib Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
857 Forbes St.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5590
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5590
Grades: 9-12
| 176 students
Rank: #22.
Sunset Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 Forbes St.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5800
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
Rank: #33.
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 May Rd.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5400
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5400
Grades: K-5
| 525 students
Rank: #44.
Dr. John A. Langford School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
61 Alps Dr.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5700
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5700
Grades: K-5
| 320 students
Rank: #55.
Governor William Pitkin School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 Hills St.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5480
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5480
Grades: K-5
| 340 students
Rank: #66.
Joseph O. Goodwin School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1235 Forbes St.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5420
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5420
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Anna E. Norris School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
40 Remington Rd.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5740
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5740
Grades: K-5
| 270 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Robert J. O'brien School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
56 Farm Dr.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5760
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5760
Grades: K-5
| 341 students
Rank: #99.
East Hartford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
777 Burnside Ave.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5600
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 890 students
Rank: #1010.
East Hartford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
869 Forbes St.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5200
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,698 students
Rank: #1111.
Dr. Franklin H. Mayberry School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Great Hill Rd.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5720
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5720
Grades: K-5
| 333 students
Rank: #1212.
Silver Lane School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 Mercer Ave.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5500
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5500
Grades: K-5
| 233 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Hartford School District?
East Hartford School District manages 12 public schools serving 5,808 students.
What is the rank of East Hartford School District?
East Hartford School District is ranked #169 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Hartford School District?
52% of East Hartford School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Hartford School District?
East Hartford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is East Hartford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,416 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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