Wish Museum School

350 Barbour Street
Hartford, CT 06120
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wish Museum 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wish Museum School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Wish Museum School's student population of 291 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Wish Museum School 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 Wish Museum School is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (CT)
#875 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wish Museum School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wish Museum School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wish Museum School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wish Museum School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
56%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wish Museum School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
36%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wish Museum School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wish Museum School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wish Museum School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Wish Museum School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wish Museum School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wish Museum School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wish Museum School's ranking?
Wish Museum School is ranked #875 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Wish Museum School?
291 students attend Wish Museum School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Wish Museum School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wish Museum School?
Wish Museum School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wish Museum School offer ?
Wish Museum School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wish Museum School part of?
Wish Museum School is part of Hartford School District.
In what neighborhood is Wish Museum School located?
Wish Museum School is located in the Northeast neighborhood of Hartford, CT. There are 1 other public schools located in Northeast.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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