Very Good
#328 of 990 schools in CT
Top 33% in state
Betances Stem Magnet School
Middle School · Hartford School District · Hartford, CT
A Hartford School District middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
400 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114
- Math 18% proficient (2022)
- Reading 29% proficient (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Betances Stem Magnet School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 24% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Betances Stem 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 77Very Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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
$47,905
Median home value
$228,300
Median rent
$1,296/mo
College educated
15.4%
Homeownership
36%
Poverty rate
25.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06114; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burr Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | 6–8 | 0.0 mi | 307 | Compare → |
| Grace Academy HartfordPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | 5–8 | 1.2 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle SchooEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 607 | Compare → |
| Mcdonough Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 346 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hartford School District
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #3 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 Stem Magnet School is listed in Hartford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Betances Stem Magnet School
Betances Stem Magnet School is a public middle school in Hartford, CT, part of Hartford School District, serving approximately 212 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #328 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Betances Stem Magnet School
What grades does Betances Stem Magnet School serve?
Betances Stem Magnet School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Betances Stem Magnet School?
Betances Stem Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Betances Stem Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Betances Stem Magnet School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Betances Stem Magnet School rank in CT?
Betances Stem Magnet School ranks #328 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Betances Stem Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
Betances Stem Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Stem Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Betances Stem Magnet School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Betances Stem Magnet School a charter school?
No, Betances Stem Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Betances Stem Magnet School a Title I school?
No, Betances Stem Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Betances Stem Magnet School?
78.3% of students at Betances Stem 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 212
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (860) 695-2970
- Area population (ZIP 06114)
- 25,283
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 06114; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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