Global Communications Academy
Hartford, CT · Middle School
Performance Overview
About This School
Global Communications Academy is a middle school located in Hartford, Connecticut. The school serves 444 students.
With a DataScore of 43/100 (D), Global Communications Academy performs below the state average for Connecticut. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
91% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Global Communications Academy has a DataScore of 43/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Global Communications Academy has 444 students enrolled. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1.
Yes, Global Communications Academy is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +13, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Global Communications Academy is part of the Hartford School District in Hartford, Connecticut. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.