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Webster Micro Society Magnet School

Elementary School · Hartford School District · Hartford, CT

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

5 Cone Street, Hartford, CT 06105

  • Math 24% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 34% proficient (2022)
  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.0Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$27,687
Chronic Absenteeism20.1%

Students at Webster Micro Society Magnet School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 46 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 29% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
29%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

64.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Webster Micro Society Magnet 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 76Very Walkable
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • 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

$41,235

Median home value

$365,400

Median rent

$1,100/mo

College educated

30.7%

Homeownership

18.2%

Poverty rate

20.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
West Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–50.8 mi306Compare →
Whiting Lane SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.3PK–50.8 mi375Compare →
Jumoke AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.6PK–120.9 mi619Compare →
Parkville Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.9PK–50.9 mi375Compare →

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
#33 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

Webster Micro Society Magnet School is listed in Hartford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Webster Micro Society Magnet School

Webster Micro Society Magnet School is a public elementary school in Hartford, CT, part of Hartford School District, serving approximately 631 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #935 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Webster Micro Society Magnet School

What grades does Webster Micro Society Magnet School serve?

Webster Micro Society Magnet School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Webster Micro Society Magnet School?

Webster Micro Society Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 631 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster Micro Society Magnet School?

The student-teacher ratio at Webster Micro Society Magnet School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Webster Micro Society Magnet School rank in CT?

Webster Micro Society Magnet School ranks #935 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Webster Micro Society Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?

Webster Micro Society Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Webster Micro Society Magnet School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Webster Micro Society Magnet School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Webster Micro Society Magnet School a charter school?

No, Webster Micro Society Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Webster Micro Society Magnet School a Title I school?

No, Webster Micro Society Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Webster Micro Society Magnet School?

64.7% of students at Webster Micro Society 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
631
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Connecticut Planning Region 1
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.1%
Area population (ZIP 06105)
18,660
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
37.1
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 06105; 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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