Summary:
The city of West Hartford, Connecticut is home to a diverse set of 17 schools, including 12 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools. These schools serve a wide range of students and demonstrate a mix of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Bugbee School and Hall High School consistently ranking among the top in the state, while others like University of Hartford Magnet School struggle to meet state benchmarks.
The West Hartford School District generally outperforms the state averages in standardized test proficiency, but there is significant variation between individual schools. Bugbee School and Hall High School stand out as top performers, with exceptional proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, University of Hartford Magnet School, which is part of the Capitol Region Education Council district, performs significantly worse than the West Hartford schools.
The data also reveals a correlation between the socioeconomic status of the student population, as indicated by free/reduced lunch rates, and academic performance. Schools with higher poverty rates tend to have lower proficiency levels. Additionally, the wide range in per-student spending, from $14,511 to $25,220, suggests that factors other than just funding may be driving the differences in academic outcomes across the district.
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