Serving 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Simpson-waverly 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 6-9% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)6-9%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)15-19%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
45%
31%
Black
51%
12%
White
2%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% CT state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CT state average).
How many students attend Simpson-waverly School?
251 students attend Simpson-waverly School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Simpson-waverly School students are Black, 45% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Simpson-waverly School?
Simpson-waverly School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Simpson-waverly School offer ?
Simpson-waverly School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Simpson-waverly School part of?
Simpson-waverly School is part of Hartford School District.
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