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 308 students in grades Kindergarten-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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 265 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 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
PK-6
Total Students
308 students
265 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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
-
3
Kindergarten Students
38
41
Grade 1 Students
46
35
Grade 2 Students
50
38
Grade 3 Students
44
37
Grade 4 Students
44
29
Grade 5 Students
40
34
Grade 6 Students
46
48
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
6%
% Hispanic
13%
29%
% Black
6%
6%
% White
69%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
