Needs Improvement
#942 of 990 schools in CT
Global Communications Academy
Elementary School · Hartford School District · Hartford, CT
A Hartford School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
85 Edwards Street, Hartford, CT 06112
- Math 4% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Global Communications Academy score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 10%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (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
92%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Global Communications Academy 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 78Very Walkable
- Transit 75Excellent Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat 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
$47,010
Median home value
$203,300
Median rent
$1,229/mo
College educated
9.7%
Homeownership
40.2%
Poverty rate
22.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06112; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Preparatory Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 533 | Compare → |
| Sand SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Wish Museum SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Jumoke AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 619 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Hartford School District
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #34 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
Global Communications Academy is listed in Hartford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Global Communications Academy
Global Communications Academy is a public elementary school in Hartford, CT, part of Hartford School District, serving approximately 437 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #942 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Global Communications Academy
What grades does Global Communications Academy serve?
Global Communications Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Global Communications Academy?
Global Communications Academy has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Global Communications Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Global Communications Academy is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Global Communications Academy rank in CT?
Global Communications Academy ranks #942 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Global Communications Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Global Communications Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Global Communications Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Global Communications Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Global Communications Academy a charter school?
No, Global Communications Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Global Communications Academy a Title I school?
No, Global Communications Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Global Communications Academy?
92.0% of students at Global Communications Academy 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 437
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.6%
- Phone
- (860) 695-6020
- Area population (ZIP 06112)
- 21,918
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 30.8
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 06112; 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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