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#645 of 990 schools in CT
Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School
Elementary School · Hartford School District · Hartford, CT
A Hartford School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
440 Broadview Terrace, Hartford, CT 06106
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 33% proficient (2022)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 29% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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
71.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,385/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (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
$47,542
Median home value
$201,600
Median rent
$1,237/mo
College educated
16.6%
Homeownership
24.4%
Poverty rate
26.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough Magnet School SouthEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Expeditionary Learning Academy at Moylan SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 379 | Compare → |
| Kennelly SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 650 | Compare → |
| Montessori Magnet at Batchelder SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 366 | 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.
Hartford School District
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #10 of 39
- District spending per student
- $27,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School is listed in Hartford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School
Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School is a public elementary school in Hartford, CT, part of Hartford School District, serving approximately 567 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #645 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School
What grades does Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School serve?
Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School?
Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School has an enrollment of approximately 567 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School?
The student-teacher ratio at Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School rank in CT?
Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School ranks #645 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School's MySchoolScout rating?
Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School a charter school?
No, Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School a Title I school?
No, Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School?
71.6% of students at Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 567
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.5%
- Phone
- (860) 695-3760
- Area population (ZIP 06106)
- 37,809
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
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 06106; 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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