Top Rankings
East Hartford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,792 students in East Hartford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
51±¬ÁÏs in East Hartford School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
5,792 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
489 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Hartford School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#171 out of 200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Graduation Rate
88%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
53%
31%
% Black
30%
12%
% White
10%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,715 is higher than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,489 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$155 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$153 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,715
$26,157
Spending / Student
$26,489
$25,225
Best East Hartford School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Connecticut Ib Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
857 Forbes St.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5590
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5590
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
Rank: #22.
Sunset Ridge Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 Forbes St.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5800
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 322 students
Rank: #33.
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 May Rd.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5400
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5400
Grades: K-5
| 523 students
Rank: #44.
Dr. John A. Langford School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
61 Alps Dr.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5700
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5700
Grades: K-5
| 313 students
Rank: #55.
Governor William Pitkin School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 Hills St.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5480
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5480
Grades: K-5
| 332 students
Rank: #66.
Joseph O. Goodwin School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1235 Forbes St.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5420
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5420
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Anna E. Norris School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
40 Remington Rd.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5740
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5740
Grades: K-5
| 255 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Robert J. O'brien School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
56 Farm Dr.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5760
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5760
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
Rank: #99.
East Hartford Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
777 Burnside Ave.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5600
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 918 students
Rank: #1010.
East Hartford High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
869 Forbes St.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5200
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,723 students
Rank: #1111.
Dr. Franklin H. Mayberry School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Great Hill Rd.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5720
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5720
Grades: K-5
| 322 students
Rank: #1212.
Silver Lane School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 Mercer Ave.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5500
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Hartford School District?
East Hartford School District manages 12 public schools serving 5,792 students.
What is the rank of East Hartford School District?
East Hartford School District is ranked #169 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Hartford School District?
53% of East Hartford School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Hartford School District?
East Hartford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is East Hartford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,489 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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