Summary:
East Hartford Middle School is a public middle school serving 890 students in grades 6-8 in the East Hartford School District. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (56.18%) and African American (29.55%), and a high percentage (69.89%) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage.
Academically, East Hartford Middle School consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on standardized tests. In 2023-2024, only 32.7% of 6th graders, 33.4% of 7th graders, and 26.8% of 8th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 48.1%, 49.5%, and 49.1%, respectively. The school's math proficiency rates are even lower, with only 21% of 6th graders, 22% of 7th graders, and 10.8% of 8th graders meeting or exceeding standards, compared to the state averages of 41.4%, 41.5%, and 38.2%. As a result, East Hartford Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Connecticut middle schools, with a ranking of 186 out of 250 schools in 2023-2024 and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
While the school's overall performance is low, there are some interesting findings. East Hartford Middle School's African American students performed relatively well, ranking 11th out of 33 Connecticut middle schools for English Language Arts in 2023-2024, suggesting the school is providing effective support for this population. Additionally, the school's English Language Learner (ELL) students have performed relatively well, ranking 2nd out of 5 Connecticut middle schools for English Language Arts in 2023-2024 and 1st out of 3 schools in 2022-2023. However, when compared to nearby middle schools, such as Sunset Ridge Middle School in the East Hartford School District and Smith Middle School in the Glastonbury School District, East Hartford Middle School's performance is significantly lower, highlighting the need for the district to implement more effective strategies and interventions to improve the educational outcomes for all students.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
East Hartford School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
186th of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,726
Students who attend East Hartford Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for East Hartford Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 10.1
Number of students: 890
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
56.2%
African American:
29.6%
White:
7.1%
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Two or more races:
3.6%
Asian:
3.3%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
American Indian:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.9%
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