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#829 of 990 schools in CT

Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus

Elementary School · Hartford School District · Hartford, CT

A Hartford School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

65 Van Block Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106

  • Math 13% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 31% proficient (2022)
  • 3/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.81 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$27,687
Chronic Absenteeism21.8%

Students at Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency13%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency31%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
21%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

77.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus 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 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 66Good Transit
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • 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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
4.4% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Betances Learning Lab Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–40.5 mi411Compare →
M. D. Fox SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–51.0 mi531Compare →
Montessori Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.6PK–61.2 mi353Compare →
Sanchez SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–51.2 mi332Compare →

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
#20 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

Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus is listed in Hartford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus

Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus is a public elementary school in Hartford, CT, part of Hartford School District, serving approximately 436 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #829 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus

What grades does Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus serve?

Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus?

Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus?

The student-teacher ratio at Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus rank in CT?

Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus ranks #829 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus's MySchoolScout rating?

Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus a charter school?

No, Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus a Title I school?

No, Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus?

77.8% of students at Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus 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
436
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Connecticut Planning Region 1
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.8%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 06106)
37,809
Area average commute
20.3 min
Area median age
32.9
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 06106; 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

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