Serving 452 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nathan Hale 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 14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School's student population of 452 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nathan Hale 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 Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#797 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
50%
29%
Black
12%
13%
White
20%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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 Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School's ranking?
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School is ranked #797 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School often compared to?
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School?
452 students attend Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School?
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School offer ?
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School part of?
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School is part of New London School District.
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