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#1898 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 40% in state
Hartford Middle/high School
High School · Hartford Central School District · Hartford, NY
A Hartford Central School District high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 79, Hartford, NY 12838
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 43% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hartford Middle/high School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (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 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hartford Middle/high 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,387
Median home value
$144,400
Median rent
$1,158/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12838; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Hartford Central School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $30,057NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hartford Middle/high School is listed in HARTFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hartford Middle/high School
Hartford Middle/high School is a public high school in Hartford, NY, part of Hartford Central School District, serving approximately 215 students in grades 6th-12th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,898 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hartford Middle/high School
What grades does Hartford Middle/high School serve?
Hartford Middle/high School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Hartford Middle/high School?
Hartford Middle/high School has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hartford Middle/high School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hartford Middle/high School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hartford Middle/high School rank in NY?
Hartford Middle/high School ranks #1,898 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Hartford Middle/high School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hartford Middle/high School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Hartford Middle/high School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hartford Middle/high School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hartford Middle/high School a charter school?
No, Hartford Middle/high School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hartford Middle/high School a Title I school?
No, Hartford Middle/high School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hartford Middle/high School?
45.1% of students at Hartford Middle/high 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 215
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.2%
- Phone
- (518) 632-5923
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 12838)
- 699
- Area median age
- 43.9
Official sources & links
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 12838; 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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