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Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo

337 East River Dr., East Hartford, CT 06108Capitol Region Education Council →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
642
Students
Total enrolled
$29,818
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 108% vs nat'l
11.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 24% vs nat'l
50/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 642 students in grades 06–08 in East Hartford, Connecticut.
108% above average funding
District spends $29,818 per pupil, 108% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 50th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo is a large middle in East Hartford, Connecticut, serving grades 06–08 with 642 students. The district invests $29,818 per student — 108% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 75% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo

642
Total Students
11.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
75%
Free Lunch
55
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution345 male · 293 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility75%
National avg 52% · 479 students
Student Composition
11%
50%
29%
Asian3%
White11%
Hispanic / Latino50%
Black29%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 090070001364

Academic Outcomes at Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
50
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 50th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 81th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 06108

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$29,818Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$29,818
State avg
$28,931
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$13,120
Student Support$5,665
Administration$3,578
Operations$4,473
Other$2,982
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $29,818 spent per student, an estimated $13,209 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
54%
34%
State government
53.9%
Local (property tax)
34.3%
Federal programs
11.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $29,818/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 75% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Ana Grace Academy of the ArtsAcademy of Aerospace and Engineering ElementaryDiscovery AcademyReggio Magnet School of the Arts
+5 more
↓
High School
Academy of Aerospace and EngineeringAcademy of Science and InnovationAcademy of International Studies 6-12Academy of Computer Science and Engineering
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyCapitol Planning Region
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCapitol Region Education Council →
Phone: (860)290-5320
NCES ID: 090070001364
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in East Hartford seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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District School Rankings
Location
337 East River Dr., East Hartford, CT 06108
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.