Below Average
#771 of 990 schools in CT
M. D. Fox School
Elementary School · Hartford School District
470 Maple Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114
Enrollment
531
Student-Teacher
14:1
Score
4.7
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
531
Student-Teacher
14:1
Score
4.7
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Connecticut schools
#771 of 990
In Hartford
#16 of 42
public schools
In district
#16 of 39
Hartford School District
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M. D. Fox School
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About M. D. Fox School
M. D. Fox School is a public elementary school in Hartford, CT, part of Hartford School District.
M. D. Fox School serves approximately 531 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 14:1 student-teacher ratio.
M. D. Fox School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #771 of 990 schools in CT.
Structured state assessment records for M. D. Fox School show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.7 · Below Average
- District avg 4.7
- CT avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at M. D. Fox School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
41% of students at M. D. Fox School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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M. D. Fox School — Students at M. D. Fox School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
80.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CT EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.8/10.
How M. D. Fox School Compares
See how M. D. Fox School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
470 Maple Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering M. D. Fox School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Betances Learning Lab Magnet School (rated 8.2/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Naylor/CCSU Leadership Academy (rated 7.0/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School (rated 5.5/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Hartford, see our Hartford schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 06114 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$47,905
Median Home Value
$228,300
Median Rent
$1,296/mo
Population
25,283
College Educated
15.4%
Homeownership
36%
Avg Commute
23.3 min
Poverty Rate
25.6%
Median Age
35.5
Similar Schools
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| Chamberlain Elementary School New Britain, CT | 4.7 |
| Clinton Avenue School New Haven, CT | 4.7 |
| Multicultural Magnet School Bridgeport, CT | 4.7 |
| Regional Multicultural Magnet School New London, CT | 4.7 |
| Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School Waterbury, CT | 4.7 |
| Benjamin Jepson Magnet School New Haven, CT | 4.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about M. D. Fox School
What grades does M. D. Fox School serve?
M. D. Fox School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend M. D. Fox School?
M. D. Fox School has an enrollment of approximately 531 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at M. D. Fox School?
The student-teacher ratio at M. D. Fox School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does M. D. Fox School rank in CT?
M. D. Fox School ranks #771 of 990 schools in CT.
What is M. D. Fox School's MySchoolScout rating?
M. D. Fox School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 M. D. Fox School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, M. D. Fox School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is M. D. Fox School a charter school?
No, M. D. Fox School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is M. D. Fox School a Title I school?
No, M. D. Fox School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for M. D. Fox School?
80.8% of students at M. D. Fox 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 531
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 80.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.2%
- Phone
- (860) 695-7790
Resources & Links
District
Hartford School District- District Enrollment
- 16,839
- Schools in District
- 41
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $27,687
- District Rank
- #16 of 39
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