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guitar1257 t1_iv0brrw wrote

Reply to comment by Kitchen-Spray-1984 in Relocating to Hartford with kids by Kitchen-Spray-1984

No, they’re all good. Some of the elementary schools have higher test scores than others, but that more reflects the slight differences in socioeconomic status of the various neighborhoods. Both towns are fairly racially diverse, with Rocky Hill especially having a decently sized south Asian population. Both have lots of parks, services, shopping, and things to do. Wethersfield has a beautiful historic district. Rocky Hill has some fantastic hiking for such a small town.

You really can’t go wrong.

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Kitchen-Spray-1984 OP t1_iv2u3jt wrote

> You really can’t go wrong

That is great to hear. Ending up in a "wrong" area is what I am/was concerned about.

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guitar1257 t1_iv2vjwm wrote

I think if you stick to those towns, you’ll come look at houses and get a feel for the neighborhood and find one you like. It’s not like there are beautiful neighborhoods in those areas with secretly bad schools.

For what it’s worth, I’m a teacher (though not in either of those towns) and teachers here are well compensated. I would gladly work in either of those school districts. Happy teachers = happy students who feel cared for and are more ready to learn.

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Kitchen-Spray-1984 OP t1_iv34v21 wrote

> Happy teachers = happy students

Word!!

I feel at ease now knowing that overall it is a good area and not like I have to find a decent place while avoiding a ton of areas!! My wife and I are looking forward to our new England adventure.

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