Serving 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Glastonbury/east Hartford Magnet 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 is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Glastonbury/east Hartford Magnet School 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 Glastonbury/east Hartford Magnet School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Glastonbury/east Hartford Magnet School's ranking?
Glastonbury/east Hartford Magnet School is ranked #597 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Glastonbury/east Hartford Magnet School?
495 students attend Glastonbury/east Hartford Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Glastonbury/east Hartford Magnet School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glastonbury/east Hartford Magnet School?
Glastonbury/east Hartford Magnet School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Glastonbury/east Hartford Magnet School offer ?
Glastonbury/east Hartford Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Glastonbury/east Hartford Magnet School part of?
In what neighborhood is Glastonbury/east Hartford Magnet School located?
Glastonbury/east Hartford Magnet School is located in the Glastonbury Center neighborhood of Glastonbury, CT. There are 3 other public schools located in Glastonbury Center.
The teacher get the students engaged. Hands on learning at it's best!
There is not a structured sports program at this school. Focus is science,technology and global studies. Physical education hits on a variety of subjects such as nutrition, exercise, teamwork, sportsmanship, body movement and balance, fundamental of sports and team games, to name a few.
NASA has deemed this school as a NASA explored school. Having live conversations and presentations with NASA scientists, astronauts and engineers is quite common in the schools science lab.
This school has achieved some of the best scores on CMT tests and is nationally recognized as a magnet school of excellence by the Magnet School of America for a second time now, in 2011! Our science specialist, Mrs. Donna Rand, accepted Teacher of the Year and also Science Teacher of the Year and has extensive connections to make science a one of a kind experience for the children that attend EHGEMS.
The new school building will be complete for 2012 Sept. The old school they now occupy is run down and too small. Plans for the new school can be viewed on Glastonbury Town Hall's website.
Parent involvement is a necessity at EHGEMS as with any school. Many family events and activities rely on parent involvement, and it is quite rewarding! There are many family events throughout the year, bringing parents, grandparents, Aunts,uncles and alumni back for more!
I have sent all three of my children to this elementary school, and I am so glad that I did. It is a small, diverse, caring community, where the Principal knows each child's name, a place where you can feel that you belong, and that is a nice feeling.
- Posted by Parent - machy
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