East Hartford School District
School District · East Hartford, Connecticut
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
12
8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,199
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
12
8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,199
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Evaluating East Hartford School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge East Hartford School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Connecticut Ib Academy
East Hartford · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sunset Ridge Middle School
East Hartford · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dr. John A. Langford School
East Hartford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#82 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$26,199
+$1,194 vs Connecticut median
District size
6,410 students
Much larger than Connecticut median
The short answer
East Hartford School District ranks #82 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. East Hartford School District's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Connecticut Ib Academy (9.0/10), Sunset Ridge Middle School (7.6/10), and Dr. John A. Langford School (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.0/10 despite 42% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among East Hartford School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in East Hartford School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut Ib Academy | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Sunset Ridge Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Dr. John A. Langford School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Anna E. Norris School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Governor William Pitkin School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Joseph O. Goodwin School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Dr. Franklin H. Mayberry School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | East Hartford High School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Robert J. O'brien School | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About East Hartford School District
East Hartford School District is a East Hartford, Connecticut school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 6,410 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. The district invests $26,199 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, East Hartford School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Connecticut Ib Academy, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, East Hartford School District students show an average math proficiency of 37.6% and ELA proficiency of 44.0%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in East Hartford School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in East Hartford School District with test data.
Schools in East Hartford School District
12 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- East Hartford
- Total Enrollment
- 6,410
- Teachers (FTE)
- 539
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in East Hartford School District?
East Hartford School District has 12 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for East Hartford School District?
The average composite rating for East Hartford School District is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in East Hartford School District?
East Hartford School District spends $26,199 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in East Hartford School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in East Hartford School District is 11.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in East Hartford School District?
Connecticut Ib Academy is the highest-rated school in East Hartford School District with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in East Hartford School District?
Across schools in East Hartford School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does East Hartford School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
East Hartford School District has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Connecticut by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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