Alfred W. Hanmer School vs. Charles Wright School
Should you attend Alfred W. Hanmer School or Charles Wright School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Alfred W. Hanmer School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Most improved public schools
Charles Wright School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Community Size
Overview
Serving 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Alfred W. Hanmer School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 273 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Charles Wright School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
324 students
273 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#215 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#355 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
2
2
Kindergarten Students
41
38
Grade 1 Students
49
39
Grade 2 Students
43
38
Grade 3 Students
43
34
Grade 4 Students
42
34
Grade 5 Students
45
48
Grade 6 Students
59
40
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
7%
% Hispanic
14%
33%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
71%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
