Betances Learning Lab Magnet School

42 Charter Oak Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Betances Learning Lab 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 394 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Betances Learning Lab Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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School Overview

Betances Learning Lab Magnet School's student population of 394 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
394 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Betances Learning Lab 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 Betances Learning Lab Magnet School is 0.70, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
#657 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
39%
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30-34%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
31%
5%
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Hispanic
42%
29%
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Black
16%
13%
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White
8%
49%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
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Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Betances Learning Lab Magnet School's ranking?
Betances Learning Lab Magnet School is ranked #657 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Betances Learning Lab Magnet School?
394 students attend Betances Learning Lab Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Betances Learning Lab Magnet School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Betances Learning Lab Magnet School?
Betances Learning Lab Magnet School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Betances Learning Lab Magnet School offer ?
Betances Learning Lab Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Betances Learning Lab Magnet School part of?
Betances Learning Lab Magnet School is part of Hartford School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 394 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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