Bugbee School vs Webster Hill School
Bugbee School has a higher overall rating of 6.8/10 compared to 4.9/10. In math proficiency, Bugbee School leads at 77.0%.
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Bugbee School
West Hartford, CT
365 students
Webster Hill School
West Hartford, CT
353 students
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| Metric | Bugbee School | Webster Hill School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.8 / 10 | 4.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.6 | 9.1 |
| Growth Score | 4.8 | 1.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 9.9% | 36.5% |
| Environment Score | 7.7 | 7.3 |
| State Rank | #436 of 992 | #824 of 992 |
| State Percentile | 56th | 17th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Bugbee School | Webster Hill School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 77.0% | 52.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 80.0% | 52.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Bugbee School | Webster Hill School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 365 | 353 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 9.9% | 36.5% |
| District | West Hartford School District | West Hartford School District |
| City | West Hartford | West Hartford |
Neighborhood
| Metric | West Hartford (06117) | West Hartford (06117) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $169,162 | $169,162 |
| Median Home Value | $437,000 | $437,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,902 | $1,902 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 72.1% | 72.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Avg Commute | 22 min | 22 min |
The data story: Bugbee School vs Webster Hill School
Webster Hill School and Bugbee School are both high-performing West Hartford elementary schools, but Webster Hill School holds a clear advantage in state rank: #16 of 990 in Connecticut versus Bugbee School's #39 of 990 — a 23-spot gap that places Webster Hill in the top 2% of all Connecticut elementary schools. Both schools earn strong overall ratings, with Webster Hill School scoring 9.3/10 and Bugbee School scoring 9.0/10, a 0.3-point difference that narrows at the top end of the scale but still reflects a meaningful statewide positioning gap.
The academic and growth scores tell a more nuanced story. Bugbee School actually edges Webster Hill School in academic proficiency, 9.8/10 versus 9.3/10 — a difference of half a point that represents real separation at this level. Webster Hill School leads in growth, scoring a perfect 10.0/10 compared to Bugbee School's already-strong 9.8/10. This means students at Webster Hill are advancing at the fastest measurable pace in the state, while Bugbee students enter with a slightly higher baseline proficiency on standardized measures.
The demographic profiles diverge notably. Webster Hill School serves 36% of students on free or reduced-price lunch compared to 10% at Bugbee School — a 26-point gap suggesting Webster Hill is succeeding with a materially more economically diverse student body, which makes its top-16 state ranking more impressive in context. Class sizes at Webster Hill are also smaller: an 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio versus 13.0:1 at Bugbee School, giving Webster Hill students roughly one additional adult per classroom on average. Total enrollment is nearly identical — 353 at Webster Hill School versus 365 at Bugbee School.
One structural difference affects younger families specifically. Webster Hill School offers Pre-K (PK–05), while Bugbee School begins at Kindergarten (KG–05). For parents seeking continuity from Pre-K through fifth grade within a single building, Webster Hill School provides that option at no program disruption. The two schools sit 2.4 miles apart, making either a realistic choice for most West Hartford families depending on address and priorities.
Editorial summary generated April 2026 · sonnet
Who each school fits
Bugbee School
Bugbee School suits families who prioritize the highest raw academic proficiency scores — its 9.8/10 academic rating leads Webster Hill by half a point — and are zoned into its attendance area. It's also the cleaner fit for families whose children don't need Pre-K placement, since Bugbee starts at Kindergarten and its lower free/reduced lunch rate (10%) signals a more economically homogenous peer group.
Webster Hill School
Webster Hill School is the better fit for families who want Pre-K continuity through fifth grade in one building, value slightly smaller class sizes (11.8:1), and are drawn to a school achieving a #16 state rank while serving a more economically diverse population — its 10.0/10 growth score suggests strong instructional execution across a wide range of incoming skill levels.