Serving 224 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Burns Latino Studies Academy 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Burns Latino Studies Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Burns Latino Studies Academy's student population of 224 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
Burns Latino Studies Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burns Latino Studies Academy is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#928 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
76%
30%
Black
15%
12%
White
7%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Burns Latino Studies Academy is ranked #928 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Burns Latino Studies Academy?
224 students attend Burns Latino Studies Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Burns Latino Studies Academy students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burns Latino Studies Academy?
Burns Latino Studies Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Burns Latino Studies Academy offer ?
Burns Latino Studies Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Burns Latino Studies Academy part of?
Burns Latino Studies Academy is part of Hartford School District.
In what neighborhood is Burns Latino Studies Academy located?
Burns Latino Studies Academy is located in the Frog Hollow neighborhood of Hartford, CT. There are 1 other public schools located in Frog Hollow.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>1 3/25/2020The school is a bad. Teachers are leaving on the daily. It's just pure mayhem.5 7/19/2016I must say to look at the school, it's not much. But once inside you uncover a whole new avenue. A place where you see children wanting to learn, setting goals for themselves. Unaware of the potential they have. I see students as our future and love that my son is having this learning experience here.Review Burns Latino Studies Academy. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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The school is a bad. Teachers are leaving on the daily. It's just pure mayhem.
I must say to look at the school, it's not much. But once inside you uncover a whole new avenue. A place where you see children wanting to learn, setting goals for themselves. Unaware of the potential they have. I see students as our future and love that my son is having this learning experience here.
Review Burns Latino Studies Academy. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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