Serving 227 students in grades 5-8, Betances Stem 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 19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 227 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Betances Stem Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Betances Stem Magnet School's student population of 227 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Betances Stem 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 Stem Magnet School is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#724 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
50%
29%
Black
28%
13%
White
12%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Betances Stem Magnet School's ranking?
Betances Stem Magnet School is ranked #724 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Betances Stem Magnet School often compared to?
Betances Stem Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering, Breakthrough Magnet School South by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Betances Stem Magnet School?
227 students attend Betances Stem Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Betances Stem Magnet School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Betances Stem Magnet School?
Betances Stem Magnet School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Betances Stem Magnet School offer ?
Betances Stem Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Betances Stem Magnet School part of?
Betances Stem Magnet School is part of Hartford School District.
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