Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School

150 Kimberly Ave.
New Haven, CT 06519
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Bottom 50%
Serving 348 students in grades 5-8, Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School's student population of 348 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
348 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CT)
#790 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
39%
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27%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
40%
29%
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Black
41%
13%
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White
15%
49%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School's ranking?
Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School is ranked #790 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School?
348 students attend Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School?
Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School offer ?
Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School part of?
Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School is part of New Haven School District.

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3   5/17/2021
When it says 80 percent minority and the twenty percent is supposed to be the majority.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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