Serving 530 students in grades 6-12, Sport And Medical Sciences Academy 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 10% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower 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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sport And Medical Sciences Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sport And Medical Sciences Academy's student population of 530 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sport And Medical Sciences Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sport And Medical Sciences Academy is 0.64, 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
#837 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
53%
30%
Black
25%
12%
White
15%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sport And Medical Sciences Academy's ranking?
Sport And Medical Sciences Academy is ranked #837 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Sport And Medical Sciences Academy often compared to?
Sport And Medical Sciences Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sport And Medical Sciences Academy?
The graduation rate of Sport And Medical Sciences Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Sport And Medical Sciences Academy?
530 students attend Sport And Medical Sciences Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sport And Medical Sciences Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sport And Medical Sciences Academy?
Sport And Medical Sciences Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sport And Medical Sciences Academy offer ?
Sport And Medical Sciences Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sport And Medical Sciences Academy part of?
Sport And Medical Sciences Academy is part of Hartford School District.
In what neighborhood is Sport And Medical Sciences Academy located?
Sport And Medical Sciences Academy is located in the Sheldon Charter Oak neighborhood of Hartford, CT. There are 4 other public schools located in Sheldon Charter Oak.
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