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Public elementary school · Capitol Region Education Council · West Hartford, Connecticut

University of Hartford Magnet School

University of Hartford Magnet School rates 7.2, right at the middle of Capitol Region Education Council's elementary schools, whose rated median is 7.1.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.2this school

7.2 on a one-to-ten scale; the Capitol Region Education Council median is 7.1.

#335 of 992 schools in Connecticut · Capitol Region Education Council: 9 elementary schools rated, median 7.1

The brief

A Capitol Region Education Council elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 335 of 992 schools in Connecticut and 3 of 15 in Capitol Region Education Council.

University of Hartford Magnet School is listed in Capitol Region Education Council, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math30%19 points below the Connecticut average of 49%2025 SBAC
Reading38%12 points below the Connecticut average of 50%2025 SBAC
Proficiency has held near 34% across the 2-year record (2024–2025).2025 SBAC; 40 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
8.5
50% of the rating
Academics
4.6
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
7.6
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • 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)
State assessments · 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 06117; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
University of Hartford Magnet School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$169,162
Median home value
$437,000
Median rent
$1,902/mo
College educated
72.1%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
2.5%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
45
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
42
Some Transit
Bike Score
31
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
1,984/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for West Hartford. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (West Hartford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
54.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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  4. University of Hartford Magnet Schoolthis school
    7.2
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and three rate higher than University of Hartford Magnet School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does University of Hartford Magnet School serve?

University of Hartford Magnet School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend University of Hartford Magnet School?

University of Hartford Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 470 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at University of Hartford Magnet School?

The student-teacher ratio at University of Hartford Magnet School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does University of Hartford Magnet School rank in CT?

University of Hartford Magnet School ranks #335 of 992 schools in CT.

What is University of Hartford Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?

University of Hartford Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 University of Hartford Magnet School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, University of Hartford Magnet School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is University of Hartford Magnet School a charter school?

No, University of Hartford Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is University of Hartford Magnet School a Title I school?

No, University of Hartford Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for University of Hartford Magnet School?

54.5% of students at University of Hartford Magnet 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
470
Student-teacher ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize City
County
Connecticut Planning Region 1
Rank in district
#3 of 15
Schools in district
16
District spending per student
$29,950
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 06117)
15,863
Area average commute
22 min
Area median age
45

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.