Excellent
#237 of 990 schools in CT
Top 24% in state
Duffy School
Elementary School · West Hartford School District · West Hartford, CT
A West Hartford School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
95 Westminster St., West Hartford, CT 06107
- Math 68% proficient (2022)
- Reading 68% proficient (2022)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Duffy School score 68% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 68% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Duffy School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,796/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Hartford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$167,659
Median home value
$455,700
Median rent
$1,839/mo
College educated
76.3%
Homeownership
81.6%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06107; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| Solomon Schechter Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| Braeburn SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Smith SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 345 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Hartford School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #10 of 16
- District spending per student
- $24,708NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Duffy School is listed in West Hartford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Duffy School
Duffy School is a public elementary school in West Hartford, CT, part of West Hartford School District, serving approximately 504 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #237 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Duffy School
What grades does Duffy School serve?
Duffy School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Duffy School?
Duffy School has an enrollment of approximately 504 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duffy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Duffy School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Duffy School rank in CT?
Duffy School ranks #237 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Duffy School's MySchoolScout rating?
Duffy School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Duffy School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Duffy School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Duffy School a charter school?
No, Duffy School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Duffy School a Title I school?
No, Duffy School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Duffy School?
12.1% of students at Duffy 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 504
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (860) 521-0110
- Area population (ZIP 06107)
- 20,423
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 06107; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.