Carmen Arace Middle School

Carmen Arace Middle School is a public middle school in Bloomfield, Connecticut, serving 246 students in grades 7-8. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is predominantly African American (78.46%), followed by Hispanic (14.23%) and White (3.25%) students.

While Carmen Arace Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Connecticut middle schools, its performance for African American students is relatively stronger compared to other subgroups. In 2023-2024, the school ranked 6th out of 33 Connecticut middle schools for its African American students, with a 4-star rating. However, its performance for other subgroups, such as female students, male students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students, is much lower, with 1-star ratings. This suggests that targeted interventions and support could help improve outcomes for these student populations.

When compared to nearby schools, Carmen Arace Middle School's performance is significantly lower than that of Sedgwick Middle School and Bristow Middle School in West Hartford, which are both higher-performing schools in the region. However, Carmen Arace Middle School outperforms some of the lower-performing schools in the Hartford School District, such as McDonough Middle School and Milner Middle School. The high poverty rates and diverse student population at Carmen Arace Middle School may contribute to the school's academic challenges, but its relatively strong performance for its African American students suggests that targeted interventions could help improve outcomes for all students.