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Public elementary school · West Hartford School District · West Hartford, Connecticut

Bugbee School

Bugbee School rates 6.8, right at the middle of West Hartford School District's elementary schools, whose rated median is 6.8.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.8this school

6.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the West Hartford School District median is 6.8.

#436 of 992 schools in Connecticut · West Hartford School District: 11 elementary schools rated, median 6.8

The brief

A West Hartford School District elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 436 of 992 schools in Connecticut and 9 of 16 in West Hartford School District.

Bugbee School is listed in West Hartford School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math83%34 points above the Connecticut average of 49%2025 SBAC
Reading85%35 points above the Connecticut average of 50%2025 SBAC
Proficiency has held near 84% across the 2-year record (2024–2025).2025 SBAC; 39 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
4.8
50% of the rating
Academics
9.6
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
7.7
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06117; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Bugbee School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$169,162
Median home value
$437,000
Median rent
$1,902/mo
College educated
72.1%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
2.5%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
26
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
27
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
1,984/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for West Hartford. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (West Hartford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
9.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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  5. Bugbee Schoolthis school
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and four rate higher than Bugbee School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Bugbee School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Bugbee School is part of the West Hartford Public Schools (WHPS) district in Connecticut 1. The school community includes families speaking 17 different home languages 1. Bugbee Teachers were rated number one in the state of Connecticut by Niche 1. The school offers more than 13 before- and after-school clubs and activities on a weekly basis 1. A parent-led Bugbee Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee aims to create a safe environment for parents and students within the community 1. The school also implements a school-wide character education program known as Bugbee Champions 1. Over the last six years, the school community has donated 20,000 items to the West Hartford Food Pantry 1. The school calendar includes events such as Teacher Appreciation Week, Spring Concerts, and an Eric Carle Activity Day 1. Support services are designed to help students reach their full potential 1.
Sources (1)
  1. bugbee.whps.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Bugbee School serve?

Bugbee School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Bugbee School?

Bugbee School has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bugbee School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bugbee School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bugbee School rank in CT?

Bugbee School ranks #436 of 992 schools in CT.

What is Bugbee School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bugbee School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bugbee School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bugbee School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bugbee School a charter school?

No, Bugbee School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bugbee School a Title I school?

No, Bugbee School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bugbee School?

9.9% of students at Bugbee School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
365
Student-teacher ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Small City
County
Connecticut Planning Region 1
Phone
(860) 929-5500
Rank in district
#9 of 16
Schools in district
16
District spending per student
$24,708
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.2%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 06117)
15,863
Area average commute
22 min
Area median age
45

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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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.