Serving 471 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 10% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower 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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (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
Student Attention
School Overview
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School's student population of 471 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
471 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School is 0.66, 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
#837 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
52%
31%
Black
16%
12%
White
17%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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 Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School's ranking?
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School is ranked #837 out of 942 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School?
471 students attend Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 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 10:1, which is lower 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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