East Hartford School District

The East Hartford School District in Connecticut consists of 12 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, serving a diverse student population. While the district as a whole is ranked 135 out of 158 in the state and rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, a few standout schools within the district are performing significantly better than others.

Sunset Ridge Middle School ranks 76 out of 250 Connecticut middle schools and is rated 3 stars out of 5, with notably higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. Similarly, Governor William Pitkin School, an elementary school, ranks 235 out of 497 Connecticut elementary schools and is rated 3 stars out of 5, boasting the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics among the district's elementary schools. The Connecticut IB Academy, a public magnet high school, stands out as a high-performing school within the district, ranking 55 out of 200 Connecticut high schools and earning a 4-star rating.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the East Hartford School District. Schools with higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students, such as Silver Lane School and Robert J. O'Brien School, tend to have the lowest proficiency rates, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the impact of poverty on student learning.