Excellent
#191 of 990 schools in CT
Top 19% in state
Betances Learning Lab Magnet School
Elementary School · Hartford School District · Hartford, CT
A Hartford School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
42 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Betances Learning Lab Magnet School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Betances Learning Lab Magnet School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 82Excellent Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,385/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hartford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,542
Median home value
$201,600
Median rent
$1,237/mo
College educated
16.6%
Homeownership
24.4%
Poverty rate
26.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 CampusEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| Sanchez SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| Capital Preparatory Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 533 | Compare → |
| Burns Latino Studies AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 228 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hartford School District
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #1 of 39
- District spending per student
- $27,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Betances Learning Lab Magnet School is listed in Hartford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Betances Learning Lab Magnet School
Betances Learning Lab Magnet School is a public elementary school in Hartford, CT, part of Hartford School District, serving approximately 411 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #191 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Betances Learning Lab Magnet School
What grades does Betances Learning Lab Magnet School serve?
Betances Learning Lab Magnet School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Betances Learning Lab Magnet School?
Betances Learning Lab Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Betances Learning Lab Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Betances Learning Lab Magnet School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Betances Learning Lab Magnet School rank in CT?
Betances Learning Lab Magnet School ranks #191 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Betances Learning Lab Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
Betances Learning Lab Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Betances Learning Lab Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Betances Learning Lab Magnet School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Betances Learning Lab Magnet School a charter school?
No, Betances Learning Lab Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Betances Learning Lab Magnet School a Title I school?
No, Betances Learning Lab Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Betances Learning Lab Magnet School?
47.9% of students at Betances Learning Lab Magnet School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 411
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (860) 695-2840
- Area population (ZIP 06106)
- 37,809
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06106; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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