Serving 146 students in grades 6-8, House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy's student population of 146 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
146 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy 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
#37 out of 942 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
45%
29%
Black
12%
13%
White
35%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy's ranking?
House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy is ranked #37 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy often compared to?
House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Diloreto Elementary & Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy?
146 students attend House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy?
House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy offer ?
House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy part of?
House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy is part of New Britain School District.
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