Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hockanum 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 35-39% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
336 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)35-39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)50-54%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)4%
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)51%
23%
Black
(15-16)25%
13%
White
(15-16)18%
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% CT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).
How many students attend Hockanum School?
336 students attend Hockanum School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Hockanum School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hockanum School?
Hockanum School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hockanum School offer ?
Hockanum School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hockanum School part of?
Hockanum School is part of East Hartford School District.
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