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
School
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 402 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 12:1 is equal to 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 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 598 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 12:1 is equal to 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 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
402 students
598 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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
82
107
Grade 1 Students
63
90
Grade 2 Students
66
103
Grade 3 Students
65
83
Grade 4 Students
64
110
Grade 5 Students
62
105
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
11%
% Hispanic
68%
58%
% Black
9%
11%
% White
13%
15%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
