Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy

Summary:

Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy is a public middle school in Hartford, Connecticut, serving grades 4-8 and consistently ranking among the top middle schools in the state. Despite being part of the low-performing Hartford School District, this school has exceptional academic achievement, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages.

In the 2022-2023 school year, Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy ranked 7th out of 249 middle schools in Connecticut, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has also excelled in serving its subgroups of students, ranking 2nd out of 244 Connecticut middle schools for its special education students and 3rd out of 218 middle schools for its low socioeconomic status students, both with 5-star ratings. This suggests that the school has effective strategies and resources to support its diverse student population, including a high percentage of students from low-income families.

When compared to other middle schools in the Hartford School District, such as McDonough Middle School, Milner Middle School, and Burr Middle School, Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy stands out as a clear outlier, with significantly higher academic proficiency rates and statewide rankings. This demonstrates the school's ability to provide a high-quality education to its diverse student body, making it a model for other schools in the district and the state.

Detail:

Public 4-8

85 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105

(860) 695-2140

District: Hartford School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,075

Students who attend Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy usually attend:

High:

Bulkeley High School

Feeder schools for Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy:

Elementary:	Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy
	M. D. Fox School
	Naylor/CCSU Leadership Academy

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 116

Racial breakdown:

African American:

33.6%

White:

27.6%

Hispanic:

27.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.17. (See more...)

Compare Details Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.41. (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 Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy has the smallest middle school student body size in the Hartford School District. Student population at Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (33.6%), Hispanic (27.6%), White (27.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Hartford School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy is 13.1, which is the 3^rd best among 5 middle schools in the Hartford School District. (See more...)

Compare Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy employs 8.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy is $23,075. 4 middle schools in the Hartford School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hartford School District:

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

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Rank History for Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2015	79.11	126^th	551	77.1%
2021	81.17	114^th	538	78.8%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2013	82.18	6^th	278	97.8%
2019	71.19	85^th	259	67.2%
2021	78.01	66^th	275	76.0%
2022	91.42	12^th	250	95.2%
2023	93.41	7^th	249	97.2%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	98.22	2^nd	244	99.2%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	97.03	3^rd	218	98.6%

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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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Enrollment information for Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2011	1	34	2	17	0	3	0	57
2012	2	61	4	35	0	3	0	105
2013	4	70	6	38	0	3	0	121
2014	6	78	5	35	2	2	0	128
2015	9	49	5	19	0	1	0	83
2016	10	47	9	30	0	3	0	99
2017	9	54	9	52	1	6	0	131
2018	6	58	9	53	1	7	0	134
2019	9	53	5	49	1	6	0	123
2020	12	43	12	53	1	8	0	129
2021	17	40	5	56	0	4	0	122
2022	22	41	5	43	0	5	0	116
2023	29	35	5	46	0	4	0	119
2024	32	39	5	32	0	7	1	116

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 Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	57	n/a	n/a	94.7
2012	105	3.5	30.0	97.1
2013	121	7.0	17.2	76.9
2014	128	9.8	13.0	81.3
2015	83	10.0	8.3	68.7
2016	99	8.0	12.3	57.6
2017	131	7.8	16.7	71.8
2018	134	9.2	14.5	70.1
2019	123	10.1	12.1	81.3
2020	129	9.8	13.1	76
2021	122	8.5	14.3	74.6
2022	116	9.0	12.8	71.6
2023	119	8.8	13.5	72.3
2024	116	8.8	13.1	59.5

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 Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	57	n/a	n/a	94.7
2012	105	3.5	30.0	97.1
2013	121	7.0	17.2	76.9
2014	128	9.8	13.0	81.3
2015	83	10.0	8.3	68.7
2016	99	8.0	12.3	57.6
2017	131	7.8	16.7	71.8
2018	134	9.2	14.5	70.1
2019	123	10.1	12.1	81.3
2020	129	9.8	13.1	76
2021	122	8.5	14.3	74.6
2022	116	9.0	12.8	71.6
2023	119	8.8	13.5	72.3
2024	116	8.8	13.1	59.5

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 Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$16,023
2019	$18,268
2020	$16,805
2021	$16,892
2022	$19,893
2023	$23,075

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Renzulli Gifted and Talented 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 85^th of 259 Middle schools	Ranks 7^th of 249 Middle schools	30%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy)	68	82.1	14.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hartford School District)	26	17.7	8.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.3	47.9	7.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy)	56	75	19%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hartford School District)	15.8	11.8	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	45.4	39.6	5.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy)	64.3	74.2	9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hartford School District)	25.7	21.3	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.8	48.5	7.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	123	119	3.3%
African American	53	35	34%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	5	5
Hispanic	49	46	6.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	9	29	222.2%
Two or More Races	6	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.3%	72.3%	9%

Schools Near Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy

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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	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy	Public	4-8	85 Woodland Street	Hartford	06105	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 695-2140	116	9	13.1	59.5%	32 (27.6%)	39 (33.6%)	32 (27.6%)	5 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.0%)								(n/a)		86.7				90.0					$23,075
Bristow Middle School	Public	6-8	34 Highland St.	West Hartford	06102	Hartford County	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 231-2100	312	29	10.7	29.8%	161 (51.6%)	24 (7.7%)	80 (25.6%)	29 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.8%)	73	68^th of 250 public middle schools	72.8%		79.3	51^st of 249 public middle schools	79.5%	17		62.1		51.8	66.7	69.1		47.3	65.7	53.8	$23,697
M. L. King Junior Middle School	Public	6-8	25 Ridgefield Street	Hartford	06112	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 695-3980	187	22	8.5	89.3%	3 (1.6%)	107 (57.2%)	70 (37.4%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	8.5	227^th of 250 public middle schools	9.2%		7.3	232^nd of 249 public middle schools	6.8%	5		21.0			9.0	19.2				10.3	$33,346
McDonough Middle School	Public	6-8	111 Hillside Avenue	Hartford	06106	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 695-4260	346	21	16.4	84.1%	22 (6.4%)	38 (11.0%)	276 (79.8%)	7 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3.8	247^th of 250 public middle schools	1.2%		4.1	245^th of 249 public middle schools	1.6%	2		7.5		7.8	5.5	11.8		5.9			$22,621
Milner Middle School	Public	6-8	150 Tower Avenue	Hartford	06112	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 695-4380	278	29	9.7	92.8%	2 (0.7%)	89 (32.0%)	180 (64.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.4%)	6.5	240^th of 250 public middle schools	4.0%		5.3	241^st of 249 public middle schools	3.2%	1		18.5		5.2	14.1	17.6					$29,788
Betances STEM Magnet School	Public, Magnet	5-8	400 Wethersfield Avenue	Hartford	06114	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 695-2970	212	16	13.2	78.3%	16 (7.5%)	42 (19.8%)	123 (58.0%)	22 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.2%)	15.6	198^th of 250 public middle schools	20.8%		16.3	194^th of 249 public middle schools	22.1%	4	25.5		29.4	35.8	23.9	26.5	19.6	18.9	19.6	12.2	$23,219
Burr Middle School	Public	6-8	400 Wethersfield Avenue	Hartford	06114	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 695-3080	307	23	13.3	85.3%	10 (3.3%)	45 (14.7%)	243 (79.2%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	3.4	249^th of 250 public middle schools	0.4%		3.6	247^th of 249 public middle schools	0.8%	2		5.8		8.3	7.1						$27,155
King Philip Middle School	Public	6-8	100 King Philip Dr.	West Hartford	06117	Hartford County	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 233-8236	801	74	10.8	27.7%	409 (51.1%)	83 (10.4%)	162 (20.2%)	89 (11.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (6.7%)	80.2	46^th of 250 public middle schools	81.6%		77.3	56^th of 249 public middle schools	77.5%	10		62.5		68.8	62.7	68.6		62.8	64.0	56.4	$20,755
Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	337 East River Dr.	East Hartford	06108	Hartford County	Capitol Region Education Council	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 290-5320	607	61	9.9	69.0%	68 (11.2%)	185 (30.5%)	283 (46.6%)	28 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (6.4%)	14.2	204^th of 250 public middle schools	18.4%		14.7	200^th of 249 public middle schools	19.7%	4		24.0		27.6	27.2	26.9		17.0	17.8	11.8	$26,047
Sedgwick Middle School	Public	6-8	128 Sedgwick Rd.	West Hartford	06107	Hartford County	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 570-6500	876	74	11.9	32.1%	459 (52.4%)	60 (6.8%)	215 (24.5%)	93 (10.6%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	45 (5.1%)	67.7	85^th of 250 public middle schools	66.0%		69.5	77^th of 249 public middle schools	69.1%	8		53.8		62.5	59.6	55.1		55.0	55.0	46.5	$20,711

Frequently Asked Questions about Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy

What district is Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy in?

Hartford School District

How many students attend Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 116 students attended Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy.

What high school do graduates of Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy attend?

Students who attend Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy usually go on to attend Bulkeley High School

What is the racial makeup of Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy?

Students at Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy are 34% African American, 28% White, 28% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

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