Serving 465 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus 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 13% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 89% 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: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 465 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus's student population of 465 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
465 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus 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 Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus is 0.64, 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
#781 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
54%
30%
Black
24%
12%
White
11%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus is ranked #781 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus?
465 students attend Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus?
Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus offer ?
Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus part of?
Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus is part of Hartford School District.
In what neighborhood is Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus located?
Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus is located in the Sheldon Charter Oak neighborhood of Hartford, CT. There are 4 other public schools located in Sheldon Charter Oak.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 8/18/2015Aliciah has been working very hard and has improved 175 in her map score and is very intelligent5 1/29/2015As a freshman student in the musical theatre major of this school, I would say that the building is not ideal. It is not a normal high school building, but the school is working on building a new one. As for the majors, we have dance, musical theatre, drama, vocal, film production, costuming, and I think that's it. I'm only in musical theatre but they do accept you there as who you are. Most of the people are great and academics are challenging. Uniforms are required.Review Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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Aliciah has been working very hard and has improved 175 in her map score and is very intelligent
As a freshman student in the musical theatre major of this school, I would say that the building is not ideal. It is not a normal high school building, but the school is working on building a new one. As for the majors, we have dance, musical theatre, drama, vocal, film production, costuming, and I think that's it. I'm only in musical theatre but they do accept you there as who you are. Most of the people are great and academics are challenging. Uniforms are required.
Review Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus. 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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