West Hartford School District
School District · West Hartford, Connecticut
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
16
11 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
9,261
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
16
11 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
9,261
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#63 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,708
$297 vs Connecticut median
District size
9,261 students
Much larger than Connecticut median
The short answer
West Hartford School District ranks #63 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. West Hartford School District's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Duffy School (8.4/10), Wolcott School (8.4/10), and Braeburn School (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 37% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 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 West Hartford School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among West Hartford School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in West Hartford School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duffy School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Wolcott School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Braeburn School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Sedgwick Middle School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Whiting Lane School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | King Philip Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Aiken School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Bristow Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Hall High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Bugbee School | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About West Hartford School District
West Hartford School District is a West Hartford, Connecticut school district serving 16 schools.The district educates 9,261 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. District-level spending was $24,708 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.8/10, West Hartford School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Duffy School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, West Hartford School District students show an average math proficiency of 68.8% and ELA proficiency of 72.8%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in West Hartford School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in West Hartford School District with test data.
Schools in West Hartford School District
16 schoolsElementary Schools11
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- West Hartford
- Total Enrollment
- 9,261
- Teachers (FTE)
- 754
- District spending per student
- $24,708NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Hartford School District?
West Hartford School District has 16 schools in total — 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for West Hartford School District?
The average composite rating for West Hartford School District is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in West Hartford School District?
West Hartford School District's district-level spending was $24,708 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in West Hartford School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in West Hartford School District is 12.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in West Hartford School District?
Duffy School is the highest-rated school in West Hartford School District with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in West Hartford School District?
Across schools in West Hartford School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 68.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 72.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does West Hartford School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
West Hartford School District has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 16 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 68.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 72.8%
How we rate schools
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Compare West Hartford School District with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Stamford School District (21)
- Danbury School District (19)
- Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (17)
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- Stratford School District (13)
- East Hartford School District (12)
- Wallingford School District (12)
- Hamden School District (10)
- Manchester School District (10)
- Middletown School District (10)
- Naugatuck School District (9)
- Norwich School District (9)
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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