Below Average
#786 of 990 schools in CT
East Hartford Middle School
Middle School · East Hartford School District · East Hartford, CT
A middle school in East Hartford, CT where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
777 Burnside Ave., East Hartford, CT 06108
- Math 14% proficient (2022)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Hartford Middle School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Hartford Middle 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,761/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East 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
$55,766
Median home value
$218,800
Median rent
$1,161/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
43.6%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Ridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle SchooEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 607 | Compare → |
| Capital Preparatory Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 533 | Compare → |
| Milner Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 278 | 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.
East Hartford School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #12 of 12
- District spending per student
- $26,199NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Hartford Middle School is listed in East Hartford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Hartford Middle School
East Hartford Middle School is a public middle school in East Hartford, CT, part of East Hartford School District, serving approximately 918 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #786 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Hartford Middle School
What grades does East Hartford Middle School serve?
East Hartford Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend East Hartford Middle School?
East Hartford Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 918 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Hartford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Hartford Middle School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Hartford Middle School rank in CT?
East Hartford Middle School ranks #786 of 990 schools in CT.
What is East Hartford Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Hartford Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 East Hartford Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Hartford Middle School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is East Hartford Middle School a charter school?
No, East Hartford Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Hartford Middle School a Title I school?
No, East Hartford Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Hartford Middle School?
66.2% of students at East Hartford Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 918
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 87
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.4%
- Phone
- (860) 622-5600
- Area population (ZIP 06108)
- 24,027
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 06108; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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