Best middle schools in Hartford (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 6 schools in Hartford, Connecticut. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Connecticut.
- 162Renzulli Gifted and Talented AcademyHartford · Public Middle47% Math proficiency · 128 students
- 233Betances STEM Magnet SchoolHartford · Public Middle28% Math proficiency · 206 students
- 320McDonough Middle SchoolHartford · Public Middle7% Math proficiency · 301 students
- 418M. L. King Jr. Middle SchoolHartford · Public Middle2.5% Math proficiency · 184 students
- 516Milner Middle SchoolHartford · Public Middle5% Math proficiency · 261 students
- 615Burr Middle SchoolHartford · Public Middle10% Math proficiency · 259 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy Hartford · Middle · Grades 4–8 | Public | 61.6 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 128 |
| 2 | Betances STEM Magnet School Hartford · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 33.3 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 206 |
| 3 | McDonough Middle School Hartford · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 19.7 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 301 |
| 4 | M. L. King Jr. Middle School Hartford · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 18.0 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 184 |
| 5 | Milner Middle School Hartford · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 16.3 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 261 |
| 6 | Burr Middle School Hartford · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 15.2 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 259 |
Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy in Hartford leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Hartford with a Success Index (US) of 61.6. Of the 6 schools shown, 6 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Connecticut middle schools rankings, every school on the Hartford page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Hartford?
Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy in Hartford, Connecticut ranks first among middle schools in Hartford with a Success Index (US) of 61.6 out of 100 (Enrollment: 128).
How are middle schools in Hartford ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.