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Hartford Magnet Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 611 students

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4 stars

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Posted December 20, 2010

How do i get my daughter to this school next year? She's going to the 8th grade.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 3, 2010

We are very happy with school leadership, teachers are great and very commited to education, It's the best choice for any parent and the student. Very challenging curriculum and students are highly motivated to become leaders. Love this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 4, 2010

Hartford Magnet Middle School sets the bar to the higest level for ensure each student's acedemic success.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2009

This school has high standards, challenges all of their children and provides support to those that need extra help, ensuring all kids suceed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 16, 2009

This school is great, there a lot of things to do. The teachers are great and stay after school to help a student if he/she needs help. The have a after school program called compass where the conslers help the students with there homework, they also have this period called rec were the kids could either play games in the gym, go to the computer lab, or do more homework. The band is great they`ve won several awards, we students love it.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 17, 2009

Both of my children attend HMMS. They both have enjoyed attending the school. The teachers are very good, the curriculum is challenging in most respects. One of my sons is in 6th grade and he's not very challenged in the math class though. I think there should be an option for students who excell in a subject so they dont become bored. Otherwise its been very enjoyable. The band program is excellent, the instructors are very knowledgeable. They have won numerous awards, the kids love it. They do a drama production every year at the Theater for the Performing Arts next door at the Academy of the Arts. They have art and drama classes next door at the Academy of the Arts such as theater,and humanities. Breakfast and lunch used to be free to all students but now they have to pay .75 for breakfast & 2.00 for lunch.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 31, 2008

I went to HMMS for middle school and it really prepared me for high school. the note taking, the amount of work, just the whole package. this is a great school
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 7, 2006

As a parent, Im extemeley happy that my child attends H.M.M.S. My daughter's first year was great, she had an awesome Homeroom/Reading teacher.(229 Rocks!!) I saw such an improvement in my daughter, within 2-weeks starting school. The classes the school offer to the students is Amazing. Some of the courses, the students choose from are offered in colleges, but here its FREE!! The teachers are Amazing, the student-teacher relationship is Amazing and good to see. Once again the quality of the academic programs are amazing, with awesome teachers, its much better then the public school my daughter recently attended. She LOVES the Hartford Magnet Middle School, and the teachers,staff and the new principle. The principle is on top of everything. I highly recommended this school. I have not stopped to let parents from my daughter's previous school, to make every attempt to apply,apply and attend the Open House.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2006

It's a good school however there could be another period for study hall, because the kids come home with a lot of homework, and projects however it is very challenging
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 10, 2005

I think that this school has a very rich curriculum and tries it's best to have every student excel well in their school.They have very impressive music programs such as chorus,keyboarding,select chorus ect. They also have visual and graphic arts. They have football,basketball(boys and girls),cheerleading,track and feild,and cross country. Though this school is presently lacking the exhilarating after-school program that they had in the past years, this is the school that actually cares about your child, not just their paycheck! So make the wise decision and choose HMMS!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 4, 2005

This is a Great School! It has a very creative and challenging academic program. I was happy with the dress code and the code of conduct. This school has one of the best administrations in the district.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 2, 2005

This school is ok. I really like lunch its free so I pay a $1.25 to get extra. I don't have any friends either but everyone is really nice.
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
71%

2007

 
 
68%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
85%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

190 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

189 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
68%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 81% in 2009.

199 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
85%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2009.

189 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
72%

2007

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

188 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

191 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
67%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 84% in 2009.

200 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
92%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

Writing

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students79%
Female77%
Male81%
Black73%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic70%
White94%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%

Reading

All Students84%
Female87%
Male81%
Black77%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic83%
White92%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%

Writing

All Students84%
Female94%
Male73%
Black84%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic75%
White92%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students79%
Female77%
Male82%
Black76%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic68%
White98%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%

Reading

All Students79%
Female79%
Male80%
Black81%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic62%
White98%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%

Writing

All Students86%
Female90%
Male81%
Black81%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic79%
White100%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 40% 17%
Black 30% 14%
White 29% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 53%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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53 Vernon St
Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: (860) 757-6200

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