K. T. Murphy School vs. Hart School
Should you attend K. T. Murphy School or Hart 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
K. T. Murphy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Student Attention
Hart School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 394 students in grades Kindergarten-5, K. T. Murphy 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 551 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hart School ranks in the bottom 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 47% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower 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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
394 students
551 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#709 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#488 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
65
90
Grade 1 Students
67
97
Grade 2 Students
69
80
Grade 3 Students
56
101
Grade 4 Students
65
98
Grade 5 Students
72
85
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
13%
% Hispanic
64%
54%
% Black
11%
13%
% White
13%
15%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
11%
