Serving 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Montessori Magnet At Batchelder School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Montessori Magnet At Batchelder School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#843 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
63%
31%
Black
12%
12%
White
16%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montessori Magnet At Batchelder School's ranking?
Montessori Magnet At Batchelder School is ranked #843 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Montessori Magnet At Batchelder School?
366 students attend Montessori Magnet At Batchelder School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Montessori Magnet At Batchelder School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montessori Magnet At Batchelder School?
Montessori Magnet At Batchelder School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Montessori Magnet At Batchelder School offer ?
Montessori Magnet At Batchelder School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Montessori Magnet At Batchelder School part of?
Montessori Magnet At Batchelder School is part of Hartford School District.
In what neighborhood is Montessori Magnet At Batchelder School located?
Montessori Magnet At Batchelder School is located in the South West neighborhood of Hartford, CT. There are 4 other public schools located in South West.
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