Is University of Hartford Magnet School a good school?

University of Hartford Magnet School ranks in the bottom 24.5% of Connecticut elementary schools.

How many students attend University of Hartford Magnet School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 470 students attended University of Hartford Magnet School.

What is the racial makeup of University of Hartford Magnet School?

Students at University of Hartford Magnet School are 51% African American, 27% Hispanic, 12% White, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

University of Hartford Magnet School

Summary:

University of Hartford Magnet School is an elementary school in West Hartford, Connecticut that serves 510 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a predominantly African American (49.41%) and Hispanic (26.08%) student population, and a high percentage (62.35%) of students from low-income families.

Despite the school's significant resources, including high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, University of Hartford Magnet School has consistently underperformed academically compared to the state and its own district. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 33.8% of 3rd graders, 24.2% of 4th graders, and 40% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and the school's performance in Math was similarly low. The school's ranking of 375 out of 497 Connecticut elementary schools places it in the bottom 25% of the state, and it has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years.

When compared to nearby schools, the academic disparities become even more apparent. For example, Aiken School, located just 1.72 miles away, has significantly higher academic performance, with 77.3% of 3rd graders, 75.8% of 4th graders, and 75.6% of 5th graders reaching proficiency in ELA, and 74.2%, 73.8%, and 80.8% reaching proficiency in Math, respectively. Aiken School also has a much lower percentage of students from low-income families (12.77%) and a higher overall ranking (57 out of 497 schools). These comparisons highlight the need for targeted interventions to address the racial and socioeconomic disparities in educational outcomes at University of Hartford Magnet School.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

196 Bloomfield Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117

(860) 236-2899

District: Capitol Region Education Council

SchoolDigger Rank:
375^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,242

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 470

Racial breakdown:

African American:

51.3%

Hispanic:

26.6%

White:

12.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details University of Hartford Magnet School ranks worse than 75.5% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 4^th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Capitol Region Education Council School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.38. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at University of Hartford Magnet School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (51.3%), Hispanic (26.6%), White (12.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at University of Hartford Magnet School is 12.7, which is the 2^nd best among 9 elementary schools in the Capitol Region Education Council School District. (See more...)

Compare University of Hartford Magnet School employs 37 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at University of Hartford Magnet School is $23,242, which is the 4^th highest among 9 elementary schools in the Capitol Region Education Council School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

University of Hartford Magnet School:

SchoolDigger ranks University of Hartford Magnet School 375^th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See University of Hartford Magnet School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Capitol Region Education Council:

SchoolDigger ranks Capitol Region Education Council 146^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at University of Hartford Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	36.60	421^st	570	26.1%
2007	37.64	423^rd	568	25.5%
2008	48.42	369^th	565	34.7%
2009	66.43	260^th	566	54.1%
2010	71.00	207^th	579	64.2%
2011	78.14	119^th	565	78.9%
2012	68.80	234^th	564	58.5%
2013	75.03	165^th	557	70.4%
2015	42.40	342^nd	551	37.9%
2016	47.87	274^th	518	47.1%
2017	61.38	209^th	519	59.7%
2018	41.74	310^th	532	41.7%
2019	31.55	358^th	522	31.4%
2021	22.03	409^th	538	24.0%
2022	16.42	379^th	490	22.7%
2023	18.11	374^th	491	23.8%
2024	18.38	375^th	497	24.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at University of Hartford Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	21.38	295^th	371	20.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at University of Hartford Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	21.97	51^st	60	15.0%
2021	24.10	230^th	302	23.8%
2024	25.36	56^th	70	20.0%

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Rank History for Female students at University of Hartford Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	22.35	344^th	455	24.4%
2022	10.81	208^th	234	11.1%
2024	17.04	196^th	237	17.3%

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Rank History for Male students at University of Hartford Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	14.92	377^th	445	15.3%
2022	5.73	225^th	232	3.0%
2024	9.14	214^th	233	8.2%

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Rank History for African American students at University of Hartford Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	58.68	8^th	25	68.0%
2021	39.16	23^rd	41	43.9%
2024	42.12	12^th	15	20.0%

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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.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Our son has been attending this school for the past four years. What the school did for our son is nothing short of a miracle. Before UHMS, he was going from school to school looking for the right one for him. We finally found him a home at UHMS. The school was an eye opener for us. They taught us that a school environment can make all the difference in a child's development. He was diagnosed with ADHD when he was very young. From the first day he started school, they took amazing care of him. As parents, we know how difficult it is to manage a child like my son. Every one at school was very patient and understanding. They worked very hard to bridge the gap so that he can be where he is today. My son is now excelling academically. We are so proud of him and we owe it to UHMS. We would like to thank Principal Tim Barber and the entire UHMS team for knowing and understanding my son the way they do. Their dedication is visible daily in the way they interact with each student. UHMS is a very respectful and compassionate environment. We also want to congratulate any parents who choose UHMS and the lucky students that get accepted to this exceptional academic institution. We find the staff in this school to be better than most private and public schools we’ve come across in the 58 years of combined academic career. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Learning strategies that kids keep for a lifetime. This isn't just a place for CMT prep - although they do that well - children learn strategies to do well academically and socially that will serve them well for the rest of their life. Close Quote

Enrollment information for University of Hartford Magnet School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	138	144	13	45	2	n/a	n/a	342
2003	138	144	13	45	2	n/a	n/a	342
2004	153	178	8	51	1	n/a	n/a	391
2005	124	188	11	60	0	n/a	n/a	383
2006	114	198	16	61	0	n/a	n/a	389
2007	97	193	20	69	0	n/a	n/a	379
2008	99	210	23	70	4	n/a	n/a	406
2009	107	195	25	81	4	n/a	n/a	412
2010	111	189	25	90	3	n/a	n/a	418
2011	109	170	32	101	4	0	14	430
2012	120	162	27	117	1	0	14	441
2013	121	157	29	119	0	0	14	440
2014	123	170	22	113	0	0	13	441
2015	126	180	19	111	0	0	10	446
2016	105	189	29	121	3	0	10	457
2017	90	190	25	125	2	0	22	454
2018	83	200	25	117	1	0	31	457
2019	91	211	31	113	1	0	29	476
2020	98	217	22	115	1	1	23	477
2021	77	221	22	123	2	0	33	478
2022	78	221	19	116	2	0	38	474
2023	71	252	14	133	1	0	39	510
2024	57	241	9	125	2	0	36	470

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

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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 University of Hartford Magnet School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	342	24.0	14.3	24
2003	342	24.0	14.3	24
2004	391	34.8	11.2	23.3
2005	383	26.8	14.3	n/a
2006	389	28.7	13.6	30.6
2007	379	26.1	14.5	30.1
2008	406	29.2	13.9	30
2009	412	34.6	12.9	41.5
2010	418	33.4	12.5	45.9
2011	430	32.0	13.4	52.1
2012	441	32.0	13.7	54.2
2013	440	36.0	12.2	54.1
2014	441	35.5	12.4	54.4
2015	446	34.0	13.1	56.7
2016	457	37.0	12.3	55.4
2017	454	32.0	14.1	59.9
2018	457	37.0	12.3	59.7
2019	476	36.0	13.2	61.3
2020	477	36.8	12.9	63.1
2021	478	36.8	12.9	64.9
2022	474	40.7	11.6	61.6
2023	510	39.0	13.0	62.4
2024	470	37.0	12.7	54.5

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 University of Hartford Magnet School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	342	24.0	14.3	24
2003	342	24.0	14.3	24
2004	391	34.8	11.2	23.3
2005	383	26.8	14.3	n/a
2006	389	28.7	13.6	30.6
2007	379	26.1	14.5	30.1
2008	406	29.2	13.9	30
2009	412	34.6	12.9	41.5
2010	418	33.4	12.5	45.9
2011	430	32.0	13.4	52.1
2012	441	32.0	13.7	54.2
2013	440	36.0	12.2	54.1
2014	441	35.5	12.4	54.4
2015	446	34.0	13.1	56.7
2016	457	37.0	12.3	55.4
2017	454	32.0	14.1	59.9
2018	457	37.0	12.3	59.7
2019	476	36.0	13.2	61.3
2020	477	36.8	12.9	63.1
2021	478	36.8	12.9	64.9
2022	474	40.7	11.6	61.6
2023	510	39.0	13.0	62.4
2024	470	37.0	12.7	54.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for University of Hartford Magnet School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$19,663
2019	$22,853
2020	$20,537
2021	$23,274
2022	$24,366
2023	$23,242

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on University of Hartford Magnet School

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 358^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 374^th of 491 Elementary schools	7.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (University of Hartford Magnet School)	31.3	19	12.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Capitol Region Education Council)	44.2	31.4	12.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (University of Hartford Magnet School)	28.1	23.8	4.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Capitol Region Education Council)	46.2	34.1	12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (University of Hartford Magnet School)	50.8	37.5	13.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Capitol Region Education Council)	54.4	29.9	24.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (University of Hartford Magnet School)	46.2	37.5	8.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Capitol Region Education Council)	48.1	28.6	19.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	48.3	4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (University of Hartford Magnet School)	57.1	31	26.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Capitol Region Education Council)	52.1	34	18.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.3	6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (University of Hartford Magnet School)	46	24.1	21.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Capitol Region Education Council)	38	21.5	16.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.5	41.8	4.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	476	510	7.1%
African American	211	252	19.4%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	31	14	54.8%
Hispanic	113	133	17.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	91	71	22%
Two or More Races	29	39	34.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.3%	62.4%	1%

Schools Near University of Hartford Magnet School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)					SBAC Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
University of Hartford Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	196 Bloomfield Ave.	West Hartford	06117	Hartford County	Capitol Region Education Council	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 236-2899	470	37	12.7	54.5%	57 (12.1%)	241 (51.3%)	125 (26.6%)	9 (1.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.7%)	18.4	375^th of 497 public elementary schools	24.5%		18.1	374^th of 491 public elementary schools	23.8%	1		33.8	24.2	40.0			30.8	25.8	28.3				$23,242
STEM Magnet at Annie Fisher School	Public, Magnet	K-8	280 Plainfield Street	Hartford	06112	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 695-3500	373	26	14.1	60.6%	12 (3.2%)	191 (51.2%)	77 (20.6%)	69 (18.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.9%)	30.1	325^th of 497 public elementary schools	34.6%		11.4	416^th of 491 public elementary schools	15.3%	91		41.0			25.0		43.6	56.1		18.2	33.3		$20,016
Montessori Magnet at Fisher School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	280 Plainfield Street	Hartford	06112	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 695-3560	353	13	27.1	62.9%	49 (13.9%)	183 (51.8%)	69 (19.5%)	35 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.5%)	16.2	386^th of 497 public elementary schools	22.3%					(n/a)	25.9	26.7		29.6		31.8		31.0	25.9				$19,626
Rawson School	Public	PK, KG-5	260 Holcomb Street	Hartford	06112	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 695-4840	209	22	9.5	88.5%	2 (1.0%)	136 (65.1%)	64 (30.6%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)								(n/a)													$31,980
Breakthrough Magnet School North	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	25 Ridgefield Street	Hartford	06112	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 695-6380	318	28	11.5	65.1%	14 (4.4%)	142 (44.7%)	78 (24.5%)	61 (19.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.9%)	16.9	382^nd of 497 public elementary schools	23.1%		18.7	371^st of 491 public elementary schools	24.4%	11	35.5		34.4	22.6					19.4				$21,309
Aiken School	Public	PK, KG-5	212 King Philip Dr.	West Hartford	06117	Hartford County	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 233-6994	418	32	12.9	14.4%	242 (57.9%)	31 (7.4%)	60 (14.4%)	48 (11.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (8.4%)	86.3	57^th of 497 public elementary schools	88.5%		83.4	91^st of 491 public elementary schools	81.5%	34	71.8	77.3	75.8	75.6			74.2	73.8	80.8				$18,357
Webster Micro Society Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	5 Cone Street	Hartford	06105	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 695-5380	631	43	14.8	64.7%	94 (14.9%)	263 (41.7%)	195 (30.9%)	36 (5.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.5%)	13.1	413^th of 497 public elementary schools	16.9%		15.7	390^th of 491 public elementary schools	20.6%	23	30.4	20.3	23.7	25.0	30.9		25.4	32.8	14.5	14.5	23.3	25.0	$19,067
West Middle School	Public	PK, KG-5	44 Niles Street	Hartford	06112	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 695-5480	306	30	10.2	89.9%	5 (1.6%)	138 (45.1%)	140 (45.8%)	16 (5.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	7.7	459^th of 497 public elementary schools	7.6%		10.1	428^th of 491 public elementary schools	12.8%	31	14.9	12.5		17.0			32.6		12.8				$26,475
Wish Museum School	Public	PK, KG-5	104 Vine Street	Hartford	06112	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 695-5600	299	27	11.0	90.3%	9 (3.0%)	106 (35.5%)	167 (55.9%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.3%)	4.7	488^th of 497 public elementary schools	1.8%		6.5	466^th of 491 public elementary schools	5.1%	22	15.0	0.0		13.3					11.9				$29,460
Morley School	Public	K-5	77 Bretton Rd.	West Hartford	06119	Hartford County	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 233-8535	286	28	10.2	13.3%	202 (70.6%)	11 (3.8%)	42 (14.7%)	11 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.0%)	81.8	97^th of 497 public elementary schools	80.5%		77.7	128^th of 491 public elementary schools	73.9%	31	70.0	64.2	80.0	75.0			64.2	84.0	67.5				$21,863

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