Very Good
#282 of 990 schools in CT
Top 28% in state
Sunset Ridge Middle School
Middle School · East Hartford School District · East Hartford, CT
An East Hartford School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
450 Forbes St., East Hartford, CT 06118
- Math 38% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunset Ridge Middle School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (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 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sunset Ridge 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat 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
$75,523
Median home value
$213,200
Median rent
$1,259/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06118; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Hartford Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 918 | Compare → |
| Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle SchooEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 607 | Compare → |
| Smith Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 841 | Compare → |
| Grace Academy HartfordPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | 5–8 | 3.9 mi | 53 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East Hartford School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Sunset Ridge Middle School is listed in East Hartford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunset Ridge Middle School
Sunset Ridge Middle School is a public middle school in East Hartford, CT, part of East Hartford School District, serving approximately 322 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #282 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunset Ridge Middle School
What grades does Sunset Ridge Middle School serve?
Sunset Ridge Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sunset Ridge Middle School?
Sunset Ridge Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Ridge Middle School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunset Ridge Middle School rank in CT?
Sunset Ridge Middle School ranks #282 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Sunset Ridge Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunset Ridge Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Sunset Ridge Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunset Ridge Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sunset Ridge Middle School a charter school?
No, Sunset Ridge Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunset Ridge Middle School a Title I school?
No, Sunset Ridge Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunset Ridge Middle School?
42.9% of students at Sunset Ridge 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
- 322
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (860) 622-5800
- Area population (ZIP 06118)
- 26,771
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 06118; 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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