Serving 381 students in grades 6-8, Capt. Nathan Hale School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Capt. Nathan Hale School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Capt. Nathan Hale School's student population of 381 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Capt. Nathan Hale School ranks within the top 30% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capt. Nathan Hale School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#222 out of 942 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
9%
31%
Black
1%
12%
White
83%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capt. Nathan Hale School's ranking?
Capt. Nathan Hale School is ranked #222 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Capt. Nathan Hale School often compared to?
Capt. Nathan Hale Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Timothy Edwards School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Capt. Nathan Hale School?
381 students attend Capt. Nathan Hale School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Capt. Nathan Hale School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capt. Nathan Hale School?
Capt. Nathan Hale School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Capt. Nathan Hale School offer ?
Capt. Nathan Hale School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Capt. Nathan Hale School part of?
Capt. Nathan Hale School is part of Coventry School District.
In what neighborhood is Capt. Nathan Hale School located?
Capt. Nathan Hale School is located in the South Coventry neighborhood of Coventry, CT. There are 2 other public schools located in South Coventry.
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