Achievement First Hartford Academy

Summary:

Achievement First Hartford Academy is a public charter school in Hartford, Connecticut that serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade, with a diverse student population that is predominantly African American and Hispanic.

While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it has consistently underperformed the state average in standardized test scores, particularly in math. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a concentration of students from low-income families. Additionally, the school's spending per student has decreased over the past few years, which may be a contributing factor to its underperformance. When compared to nearby schools like Jumoke Academy and Capital Preparatory Magnet School, Achievement First Hartford Academy generally outperforms them in English Language Arts, but still lags behind the state average in most subject areas.

The school's racial composition, with a significantly higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students compared to the state average, may suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address any potential achievement gaps. Additionally, the declining trend in the school's test scores over the past three years could indicate a need for a comprehensive review of the school's curriculum, instructional practices, and support systems. The decrease in spending per student may also be a contributing factor to the school's underperformance, as it could limit the resources available for educational programs, professional development, and student support services.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 305 Greenfield Street
       Hartford, CT  06112


(860) 695-6685

District: Achievement First Hartford Academy District

SchoolDigger Rank:
354th of 497 Connecticut Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,747 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  961

Racial breakdown:

African American:
75.3%
Hispanic:
21.5%
Two or more races:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Achievement First Hartford Academy ranks worse than 71.2% of elementary schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.15. (See more...)
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Compare Details Achievement First Hartford Academy ranks worse than 68.4% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24. (See more...)
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Compare Details Achievement First Hartford Academy ranks worse than 92.4% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.61. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Achievement First Hartford Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (75.3%), Hispanic (21.5%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Achievement First Hartford Academy is 14.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Achievement First Hartford Academy is $15,747.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Achievement First Hartford Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Achievement First Hartford Academy 354th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Achievement First Hartford Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Achievement First Hartford Academy 171st of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Achievement First Hartford Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Achievement First Hartford Academy 134th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Achievement First Hartford Academy in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Achievement First Hartford Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Achievement First Hartford Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 31.58 464th 579 19.9%
2011 38.60 415th 565 26.5%
2012 51.30 359th 564 36.3%
2013 55.07 321st 557 42.4%
2015 31.37 397th 551 27.9%
2016 27.45 374th 518 27.8%
2017 47.91 272nd 519 47.6%
2018 57.04 245th 532 53.9%
2019 59.01 234th 522 55.2%
2021 18.78 422nd 538 21.6%
2022 21.31 361st 490 26.3%
2023 24.25 347th 491 29.3%
2024 24.15 354th 497 28.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Achievement First Hartford Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.83 239th 371 35.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Achievement First Hartford Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 85.36 6th 60 90.0%
2021 36.05 187th 302 38.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Achievement First Hartford Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.33 154th 259 40.5%
2019 51.80 141st 242 41.7%
2021 16.26 371st 455 18.5%
2022 17.79 201st 234 14.1%
2023 19.79 185th 230 19.6%
2024 12.72 209th 237 11.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Achievement First Hartford Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.18 154th 262 41.2%
2019 49.56 146th 247 40.9%
2021 16.24 369th 445 17.1%
2022 14.54 207th 232 10.8%
2023 22.25 181st 231 21.6%
2024 16.96 195th 233 16.3%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Achievement First Hartford Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.76 2nd 25 92.0%
2019 94.12 2nd 21 90.5%
2021 69.69 7th 41 82.9%
2022 67.27 3rd 16 81.3%
2023 67.70 4th 16 75.0%
2024 53.01 6th 15 60.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Achievement First Hartford Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.86 109th 173 37.0%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Achievement First Hartford Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Achievement First Hartford Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 45.31 175th 268 34.7%
2011 51.18 163rd 269 39.4%
2012 55.68 159th 272 41.5%
2013 49.40 173rd 278 37.8%
2015 22.14 213th 280 23.9%
2016 23.03 181st 246 26.4%
2017 35.82 152nd 250 39.2%
2018 48.42 132nd 249 47.0%
2019 56.78 114th 259 56.0%
2021 28.61 183rd 275 33.5%
2022 39.78 135th 250 46.0%
2023 21.83 173rd 249 30.5%
2024 24.00 171st 250 31.6%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Achievement First Hartford Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.48 123rd 244 49.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Achievement First Hartford Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.93 10th 104 90.4%
2021 44.18 114th 218 47.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Achievement First Hartford Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.63 107th 160 33.1%
2019 47.17 102nd 169 39.6%
2021 28.68 160th 235 31.9%
2023 16.65 129th 160 19.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Achievement First Hartford Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.68 105th 164 36.0%
2019 43.46 102nd 167 38.9%
2021 22.84 172nd 224 23.2%
2022 30.82 116th 169 31.4%
2024 10.64 139th 157 11.5%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Achievement First Hartford Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.60 3rd 31 90.3%
2019 98.02 1st 38 97.4%
2021 77.37 9th 80 88.8%
2022 90.43 1st 40 97.5%
2023 69.77 4th 32 87.5%
2024 61.67 10th 33 69.7%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Achievement First Hartford Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.49 92nd 146 37.0%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Achievement First Hartford Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Achievement First Hartford Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 64.98 71st 196 63.8%
2021 28.37 143rd 200 28.5%
2022 9.47 129th 139 7.2%
2023 7.50 130th 142 8.5%
2024 7.61 134th 145 7.6%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Achievement First Hartford Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.48 87th 175 50.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Achievement First Hartford Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.11 76th 155 51.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Achievement First Hartford Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.83 130th 189 31.2%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Achievement First Hartford Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.60 12th 58 79.3%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, October 3, 2011

Open Quote My son is currently attending this school. I absolutely love this school they make the parents become involved in the kids schooling. This school also start their scholars off from Kindergarten instilling college into their minds. They are a school of structure and they are helping me to build my son into a productive member of society because he is receiving a quality education which will allow him to pursue a wonderful career in 2027. Because that is the year he will graduate a 4yr college... Close Quote



Enrollment information for Achievement First Hartford Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 0 225 1 26 2 n/a n/a 0 254
2010 2 389 1 45 3 n/a n/a 0 440
2011 1 531 1 70 1 0 6 0 610
2012 1 646 1 106 1 1 6 0 762
2013 0 703 1 108 2 1 9 0 824
2014 1 722 1 134 1 1 10 0 870
2015 1 733 4 197 2 1 16 0 954
2016 2 784 5 255 4 2 11 0 1063
2017 2 765 5 276 3 1 14 0 1066
2018 3 800 7 332 3 4 0 0 1149
2019 4 782 3 304 3 1 15 0 1112
2020 3 842 3 299 6 1 15 0 1169
2021 3 840 2 293 10 1 14 0 1163
2022 2 818 2 275 10 0 15 0 1122
2023 3 780 1 228 11 0 17 1 1041
2024 6 724 2 207 10 0 11 1 961

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Achievement First Hartford Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 254 26.0 12.7 64.2
2010 440 36.0 12.2 68.2
2011 610 52.1 11.7 85.4
2012 762 62.2 12.2 99.6
2013 824 66.6 12.3 99.6
2014 870 75.0 11.6 99.7
2015 954 n/a n/a 100
2016 1063 1.0 1063.0 89.7
2017 1066 98.0 10.8 100
2018 1149 103.0 11.1 99.8
2019 1112 77.7 14.3 77.1
2020 1169 85.4 13.6 80.6
2021 1163 88.0 13.2 78.4
2022 1122 75.0 14.9 68.9
2023 1041 86.2 12.0 47
2024 961 66.0 14.5 78.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Achievement First Hartford Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 254 26.0 12.7 64.2
2010 440 36.0 12.2 68.2
2011 610 52.1 11.7 85.4
2012 762 62.2 12.2 99.6
2013 824 66.6 12.3 99.6
2014 870 75.0 11.6 99.7
2015 954 n/a n/a 100
2016 1063 1.0 1063.0 89.7
2017 1066 98.0 10.8 100
2018 1149 103.0 11.1 99.8
2019 1112 77.7 14.3 77.1
2020 1169 85.4 13.6 80.6
2021 1163 88.0 13.2 78.4
2022 1122 75.0 14.9 68.9
2023 1041 86.2 12.0 47
2024 961 66.0 14.5 78.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Achievement First Hartford Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $14,761
2019 $13,868
2020 $13,821
2021 $13,465
2022 $15,094
2023 $15,747

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Achievement First Hartford Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 234th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 347th of 491 Elementary schools
 25.8%
Ranks 114th of 259 Middle schoolsRanks 173rd of 249 Middle schools
 25.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Achievement First Hartford Academy)64.646.7
 17.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Achievement First Hartford Academy District)64.646.7
 17.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Achievement First Hartford Academy)75.641.6
 34%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Achievement First Hartford Academy District)75.641.6
 34%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Achievement First Hartford Academy)62.650.5
 12.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Achievement First Hartford Academy District)62.650.5
 12.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Achievement First Hartford Academy)5635.7
 20.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Achievement First Hartford Academy District)5635.7
 20.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Achievement First Hartford Academy)527.1
 44.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Achievement First Hartford Academy District)527.1
 44.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Achievement First Hartford Academy)54.527.8
 26.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Achievement First Hartford Academy District)54.527.8
 26.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.348
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Achievement First Hartford Academy)49.113.9
 35.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Achievement First Hartford Academy District)49.113.9
 35.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)45.439.6
 5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Achievement First Hartford Academy)56.650
 6.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Achievement First Hartford Academy District)56.650
 6.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)56.149.7
 6.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Achievement First Hartford Academy)49.520.9
 28.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Achievement First Hartford Academy District)49.520.9
 28.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.139.9
 6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Achievement First Hartford Academy)59.648.8
 10.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Achievement First Hartford Academy District)59.648.8
 10.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.848.5
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Achievement First Hartford Academy)46.89.3
 37.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Achievement First Hartford Academy District)46.89.3
 37.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)43.536.2
 7.3%
11th Grade Math (Achievement First Hartford Academy)418.8
 32.2%
   11th Grade Math (Achievement First Hartford Academy District)418.8
 32.2%
   11th Grade Math (Connecticut)40.634.8
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11121041
 6.4%
African American782780
 0.3%
American Indian311
 266.7%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic304228
 25%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White43
 25%
Two or More Races1517
 13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.1%47%
 30.1%


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Achievement First Hartford Academy ranks 354th of 497 Connecticut alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 961 students attended Achievement First Hartford Academy.

Students at Achievement First Hartford Academy are 75% African American, 22% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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