Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus

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Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus is a public magnet school in Hartford, Connecticut, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 8th grade. With a diverse student population, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Connecticut elementary schools and maintains a 1-star rating, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in the state.

Kinsella Magnet School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly lower than the state averages, often falling below 30% proficient or better. The school's performance is also below the Hartford School District's average, and its student subgroups, such as female students, male students, Hispanic students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students, also perform poorly compared to their peers statewide. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 74.62% to 78.65%, suggests that the school's academic challenges may be linked to the socioeconomic status of its student population.

Interestingly, the nearby schools in the Hartford School District, such as Global Communications Academy, Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy, SAND School, M.D. Fox School, and Burns Latino Studies Academy, also perform poorly on academic measures, suggesting that the challenges faced by Kinsella Magnet School are not unique but are reflective of the broader educational landscape in the Hartford area. Addressing these underlying issues through targeted interventions and support could be crucial in improving the educational outcomes for the students at Kinsella Magnet School and the surrounding schools.


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Public, Magnet PK, KG-8

 65 Van Block Avenue
       Hartford, CT  06106


(860) 695-4140

District: Hartford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
428th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  465

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.4%
African American:
23.7%
White:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.6% Help


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Compare Details Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus ranks worse than 86.1% of elementary schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.08. (See more...)
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Compare Details Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.59. (See more...)
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Compare Details Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.91. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hartford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hartford School District 154th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 1.20 566th 570 0.7%
2007 1.23 564th 568 0.7%
2008 5.43 535th 565 5.3%
2009 19.11 484th 566 14.5%
2010 34.82 446th 579 23.0%
2011 37.81 420th 565 25.7%
2012 45.96 389th 564 31.0%
2013 51.21 337th 557 39.5%
2015 23.28 431st 551 21.8%
2016 18.00 417th 518 19.5%
2017 14.43 424th 519 18.3%
2018 16.41 440th 532 17.3%
2019 11.23 455th 522 12.8%
2021 15.45 437th 538 18.8%
2022 14.49 395th 490 19.4%
2023 10.57 423rd 491 13.8%
2024 11.08 428th 497 13.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.13 265th 371 28.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.52 206th 302 31.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.02 224th 259 13.5%
2021 14.51 380th 455 16.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.49 243rd 262 7.3%
2019 7.54 231st 247 6.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.86 69th 101 31.7%
2019 31.07 79th 112 29.5%
2021 32.45 114th 173 34.1%
2023 28.47 87th 108 19.4%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 6.82 225th 248 9.3%
2007 6.77 218th 250 12.8%
2008 13.10 212th 252 15.9%
2009 23.57 196th 255 23.1%
2010 35.02 195th 268 27.2%
2011 38.12 194th 269 27.9%
2012 43.63 187th 272 31.3%
2013 51.87 164th 278 41.0%
2015 41.94 164th 280 41.4%
2016 23.88 177th 246 28.0%
2017 16.52 195th 250 22.0%
2018 19.28 195th 249 21.7%
2019 23.57 184th 259 29.0%
2021 20.20 209th 275 24.0%
2022 15.15 191st 250 23.6%
2023 10.59 216th 249 13.3%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.44 162nd 244 33.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.79 147th 218 32.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.15 179th 235 23.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.50 21st 75 72.0%
2019 36.51 55th 97 43.3%
2021 30.80 101st 146 30.8%
2022 33.61 61st 97 37.1%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 39.78 127th 196 35.2%
2021 18.91 159th 200 20.5%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.15 97th 175 44.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.52 85th 155 45.2%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.56 161st 189 14.8%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.36 14th 20 30.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 13 126 4 495 0 n/a n/a 0 638
1989 6 135 13 533 0 n/a n/a 0 687
1990 12 148 7 456 1 n/a n/a 0 624
1991 6 164 6 538 1 n/a n/a 0 715
1992 12 161 6 528 1 n/a n/a 0 708
1993 8 152 5 492 1 n/a n/a 0 658
1994 3 182 7 488 1 n/a n/a 0 681
1995 8 132 2 405 2 n/a n/a 0 549
1996 8 132 2 405 2 n/a n/a 0 549
1997 13 112 18 439 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1998 6 120 6 376 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1999 20 101 2 414 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2000 26 86 0 399 0 n/a n/a 0 511
2001 26 100 1 378 1 n/a n/a 0 506
2002 20 89 1 377 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2003 20 89 1 377 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2004 12 76 0 357 1 n/a n/a 0 446
2005 14 88 2 280 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2006 15 98 0 311 1 n/a n/a 0 425
2007 33 120 0 335 1 n/a n/a 0 489
2008 40 138 0 338 1 n/a n/a 0 517
2009 62 171 5 329 2 n/a n/a 0 569
2010 116 195 4 302 1 n/a n/a 0 618
2011 144 212 4 289 5 0 9 0 663
2012 177 202 8 279 3 1 20 0 690
2013 201 204 13 312 4 1 25 0 760
2014 215 215 17 340 4 1 27 0 819
2015 221 227 16 378 3 1 38 0 884
2016 230 216 16 410 4 0 34 0 910
2017 216 209 20 424 3 0 41 0 913
2018 196 197 23 417 5 0 46 0 884
2019 177 179 24 403 5 0 45 0 833
2020 136 166 28 346 5 0 30 0 711
2021 104 171 32 372 4 0 29 0 712
2022 69 158 31 355 6 0 33 0 652
2023 53 110 22 253 3 0 22 2 465

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 Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 638 43.0 14.8 n/a
1989 687 40.0 17.1 n/a
1990 624 40.0 15.6 n/a
1991 715 44.0 16.2 n/a
1992 708 43.7 16.2 81.1
1993 658 45.7 14.4 9.3
1994 681 42.8 15.9 91.5
1995 549 36.4 15.1 94.9
1996 549 36.4 15.1 94.9
1997 582 44.7 13.0 94.8
1998 508 39.7 12.8 94.9
1999 537 42.2 12.7 95
2000 511 39.7 12.9 80.2
2001 506 40.8 12.4 n/a
2002 487 38.4 12.7 84
2003 487 38.4 12.7 84
2004 446 39.9 11.2 78
2005 384 29.3 13.1 n/a
2006 425 36.1 11.8 74.6
2007 489 40.5 12.1 77.3
2008 517 38.5 13.4 99.4
2009 569 54.2 12.6 99.5
2010 618 45.0 13.7 99.5
2011 663 51.1 12.9 99.5
2012 690 50.0 13.8 99.6
2013 760 56.5 13.4 99.6
2014 819 63.5 12.8 99.3
2015 884 60.0 14.7 84.7
2016 910 66.0 13.7 82.3
2017 913 67.0 13.6 73.6
2018 884 65.0 13.6 69.3
2019 833 61.5 13.5 76.2
2020 711 57.5 12.3 77.5
2021 712 53.5 13.3 78.7
2022 652 51.0 12.7 76.4
2023 465 41.0 11.3 74.6

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 Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 638 43.0 14.8 n/a
1989 687 40.0 17.1 n/a
1990 624 40.0 15.6 n/a
1991 715 44.0 16.2 n/a
1992 708 43.7 16.2 81.1
1993 658 45.7 14.4 9.3
1994 681 42.8 15.9 91.5
1995 549 36.4 15.1 94.9
1996 549 36.4 15.1 94.9
1997 582 44.7 13.0 94.8
1998 508 39.7 12.8 94.9
1999 537 42.2 12.7 95
2000 511 39.7 12.9 80.2
2001 506 40.8 12.4 n/a
2002 487 38.4 12.7 84
2003 487 38.4 12.7 84
2004 446 39.9 11.2 78
2005 384 29.3 13.1 n/a
2006 425 36.1 11.8 74.6
2007 489 40.5 12.1 77.3
2008 517 38.5 13.4 99.4
2009 569 54.2 12.6 99.5
2010 618 45.0 13.7 99.5
2011 663 51.1 12.9 99.5
2012 690 50.0 13.8 99.6
2013 760 56.5 13.4 99.6
2014 819 63.5 12.8 99.3
2015 884 60.0 14.7 84.7
2016 910 66.0 13.7 82.3
2017 913 67.0 13.6 73.6
2018 884 65.0 13.6 69.3
2019 833 61.5 13.5 76.2
2020 711 57.5 12.3 77.5
2021 712 53.5 13.3 78.7
2022 652 51.0 12.7 76.4
2023 465 41.0 11.3 74.6

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 Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $16,003
2019 $16,386
2020 $16,662
2021 $17,740
2022 $19,691
2023 $22,482

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
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Impact of COVID-19 on Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 455th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 423rd of 491 Elementary schools
 1%
Ranks 184th of 259 Middle schoolsRanks 216th of 249 Middle schools
 15.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus)2222
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hartford School District)23.321.4
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus)32.437.5
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hartford School District)20.718.1
 2.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.649.2
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus)21.125
 3.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hartford School District)18.917.9
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus)36.426.7
 9.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hartford School District)25.518
 7.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus)24.213.3
 10.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hartford School District)18.111.1
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus)21.919.4
 2.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hartford School District)15.811.8
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)45.439.6
 5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus)3020.6
 9.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hartford School District)26.418.7
 7.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)56.148.8
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students833465
 44.2%
African American179110
 38.5%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian2422
 8.3%
Hispanic403253
 37.2%
Pacific Islander00
White17753
 70.1%
Two or More Races4522
 51.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.2%74.6%
 1.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 465 students attended Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus.

Students at Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus are 54% Hispanic, 24% African American, 11% White, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus ranks in the bottom 13.9% of Connecticut elementary schools.


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