Serving 475 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Duffy School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Duffy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Duffy School's student population of 475 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
475 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Duffy School ranks within the top 20% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Duffy School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#175 out of 942 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
10%
30%
Black
4%
12%
White
74%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Duffy School's ranking?
Duffy School is ranked #175 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Duffy School often compared to?
Duffy Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bugbee School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Duffy School?
475 students attend Duffy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Duffy School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Duffy School?
Duffy School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Duffy School offer ?
Duffy School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Duffy School part of?
Duffy School is part of West Hartford School District.
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