A
Very Good
86/100

Sunset Ridge Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 450 Forbes St., East Hartford, CT 06118
Overall
A
86/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.6 grade levels above the U.S. average · 62nd percentile in Connecticut
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.35 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 87th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Connecticut for growth

Each score is graded separately against Connecticut schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

86
Repit Score
out of 100
322
Students
enrolled
11.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%62/1000.6 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%87/100Students gain 1.35 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.13 in 2009–19; 94th percentile in Connecticut (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 44% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Connecticut schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +9 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Connecticut. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency46% (−12 pts vs. state avg 58%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency31% (−17 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Connecticut state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White55%55%reading -15 pts, math -5 pts31st percentile (list)
Black47%32%reading +15 pts, math +12 pts73rd percentile (list)
Hispanic37%22%reading +1 pts, math -2 pts34th percentile (list)
Low-income37%22%reading +0 pts, math -3 pts30th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 450 Forbes St.
City East Hartford
ZIP Code 06118
District 0901260
NCES School ID 090126001275
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 06118

Understanding the community around Sunset Ridge Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $74,495
Per Capita Income $36,473
Poverty Rate 6.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.3%
High School or Higher 89.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $200,600
Median Rent $1,238
Owner-Occupied 71.2%
Renter-Occupied 28.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sunset Ridge Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 46.3%
Black 27.0%
White 19.3%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More Races 4.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 322
Teachers (FTE) 28.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sunset Ridge Middle School?
Sunset Ridge Middle School has a Repit School Score of 86 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Sunset Ridge Middle School?
Sunset Ridge Middle School has 322 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1.
What grades does Sunset Ridge Middle School serve?
Sunset Ridge Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sunset Ridge Middle School receive per student?
Sunset Ridge Middle School receives $26,032 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sunset Ridge Middle School in 06118 ▼
Avg Home Value
$322,872
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,586
1-Year Change
+7.6%
% Renters
28.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026