Serving 436 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 16% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). 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 12:1 is equal to 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 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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
School Overview
Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus's student population of 436 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
436 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 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 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#778 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
57%
31%
Black
24%
12%
White
11%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus's ranking?
Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus is ranked #778 out of 939 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
436 students attend Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
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 12:1, which is equal to 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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
5 8/18/2015
Aliciah has been working very hard and has improved 175 in her map score and is very intelligent
5 1/29/2015
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.
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