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M. D. Fox Compact School

195 PUTNAM ST, HARTFORD, CT 06106

Ranked 159 of 200 in Connecticut

Top schools in Hartford
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

M. D. Fox Compact School

195 PUTNAM ST, HARTFORD, CT 06106

About M. D. Fox Compact School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 8%
Reading 3%
State average proficiency is 8% in Math and 3% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
232
Total Students
$83939
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 7.1%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 75.9%
Black 15.2%
Two+ Races 1%
Native Am. 0%
White
7.1%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
75.9%
Black
15.2%
Two+ Races
1%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 232
52.7%
122 Female
47.3%
110 Male

Student Population

232 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

439 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

M. D. Fox Compact School Contact Information

Address

195 PUTNAM ST, HARTFORD, CT 06106

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Phone

(860) 695-2980

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TOP 159 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at M. D. Fox Compact School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM - 2:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

M. D. Fox School hosted the district Board of Education Regular Meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. Families and community members attended to hear updates on district initiatives and school matters.

FAQ

Q1. How does M. D. Does Fox School support positive behavior?

Ans. The school maintains the use of clear expectations, normal consistent routines, and a recognition system that is helpful to students as they practice responsibility and respectful conduct.

Q2. How does the school keep families informed?

Ans. Parents get the updates regularly through messages from the school, communication from the classroom, and community-event invitations.

Q3. What SEL practices help students each day?

Ans. Students gain emotional control, empathy, and problem-solving skills through the guided SEL lessons and daily check-ins.

Q4. What enrichment opportunities does M. D. Fox offer?

Ans. Creative activities, seasonal programs, and interest-based clubs enable students to take the initiative in exploring new skills outside of the regular lessons.

Q5. How is safety reinforced throughout the school?

Ans. Staff members adhere to the established procedures, perform drills, and keep up constant supervision to provide a safe environment for ????????????????learning.

 

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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