West Hartford School District

The West Hartford School District in Connecticut comprises 16 schools, including 11 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools, serving students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

Among the standout schools in the district, Bugbee School ranks 12th out of 491 Connecticut elementary schools, with over 90% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and the lowest free/reduced lunch rate (7.01%) among the elementary schools. Hall High School ranks 7th out of 142 Connecticut high schools, with exceptional test scores and the lowest free/reduced lunch rate (19.96%) among the high schools. Bristow Middle School ranks 51st out of 249 Connecticut middle schools and has strong test scores, outperforming the district and state averages.

While the West Hartford School District generally outperforms the state averages in academic proficiency, there is significant variation between individual schools. The data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with schools serving higher-income communities, such as Bugbee and Hall, consistently outperforming those with higher free/reduced lunch rates, like Charter Oak International Academy and Smith School. Additionally, schools with lower student-teacher ratios, such as Whiting Lane School and Bristow Middle School, tend to have stronger academic outcomes, suggesting that class size may be a contributing factor to student success in the district.