School Score

Below average

30/100

Hartford, Connecticut · 2022-23

Hartford Public Schools

Serving 17,000 students in 39 schools, Hartford Public Schools trails US averages on standardized assessments. Math: 12% · Reading: 16% · Graduation: 78%.

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Last updated: Aug 12, 2025Data: NCES CCD + state DOE 2022-23Report an error

Math proficiency

12%

District-wide

↓ 14.0% vs US

Reading proficiency

16%

District-wide

↓ 13.0% vs US

Graduation rate

78%

4-year

Enrollment

17,000

39 schools

Hartford proficiency

12% / 16%

"Hartford Public Schools students reached 12% math proficiency and 16% reading proficiency in 2022-23, versus 30% / 35% state averages."

Source: NCES + Connecticut DOE

Graduation rate

78%

"Hartford Public Schools's 4-year graduation rate is 78%, below the US average of 87%."

Source: NCES

Spending per pupil

$21,700

"Hartford Public Schools spends $21,700 per student annually, above the US average of $17,280."

Source: NCES 2022-23

Hartford Public Schools · proficiency trend

% of students scoring proficient on state assessments. Local curves approximated from NAEP national trend where granular history is unavailable.

Data breakdown · Hartford Public Schools

Versus state and national averages

Math proficiency

12%

here

30%

state

26%

US avg

↓ 54%

Reading proficiency

16%

here

35%

state

29%

US avg

↓ 45%

Graduation rate

78%

here

89%

state

87%

US avg

↓ 10%

Student-teacher ratio

12.8:1

here

12.6:1

state

15.4:1

US avg

↓ 17%

Free/reduced lunch eligible

87.5%

here

40.6%

state

52.1%

US avg

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Methodology & data. District-level proficiency from state DOE rollups; enrollment and finance from NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23. CodeOpx School Score combines academics (40%), growth vs state (25%), equity (15%), graduation (10%), resources (10%). See /schools/methodology for the exact formula.

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Is Hartford Public Schools a good school district?▾

Hartford Public Schools earns a CodeOpx School Score of 30/100 (D, Below average). It trails US averages on standardized assessments, with 12% math and 16% reading proficiency.

How many schools are in Hartford Public Schools?▾

Hartford Public Schools operates 39 public schools serving 17,000 students in and around Hartford, Connecticut.

What is Hartford Public Schools's graduation rate?▾

Hartford Public Schools's 4-year graduation rate is 78%, below the US average of 87%.

How much does Hartford Public Schools spend per student?▾

Hartford Public Schools spends approximately $21,700 per student per year (all funding sources), versus the US average of $17,280.

Where can I find Hartford Public Schools school zone boundaries?▾

Attendance zones are published by Hartford Public Schools directly. Census EDGE files provide school district boundaries; use the district's official site for granular school zone maps.