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#281 of 990 schools in CT

Top 28% in state

Capt. Nathan Hale School

Middle School · Coventry School District · Coventry, CT

A Coventry School District middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1776 Main Street, Coventry, CT 06238

  • Math 53% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 74% proficient (2022)
  • 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency64% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment6.6Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.3:1
District spending per student$22,997
Chronic Absenteeism15.2%

Students at Capt. Nathan Hale School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency53%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency74%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 64% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
76%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
78%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
78%
2020*
Math
56%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
56%
ELA
74%
2022
Math
53%
ELA
74%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (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 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

25.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Capt. Nathan Hale 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average559/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Coventry), 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

$104,953

Median home value

$318,000

Median rent

$1,350/mo

College educated

44.2%

Homeownership

90.1%

Poverty rate

4.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06238; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mansfield Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.75–84.2 mi421Compare →
Hall Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.95–84.9 mi178Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Coventry School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$22,997NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Capt. Nathan Hale School is listed in Coventry School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Capt. Nathan Hale School

Capt. Nathan Hale School is a public middle school in Coventry, CT, part of Coventry School District, serving approximately 381 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #281 of 990 schools in CT.

State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Capt. Nathan Hale School

What grades does Capt. Nathan Hale School serve?

Capt. Nathan Hale School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Capt. Nathan Hale School?

Capt. Nathan Hale School has an enrollment of approximately 381 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Capt. Nathan Hale School?

The student-teacher ratio at Capt. Nathan Hale School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Capt. Nathan Hale School rank in CT?

Capt. Nathan Hale School ranks #281 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Capt. Nathan Hale School's MySchoolScout rating?

Capt. Nathan Hale School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Capt. Nathan Hale School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Capt. Nathan Hale School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Capt. Nathan Hale School a charter school?

No, Capt. Nathan Hale School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Capt. Nathan Hale School a Title I school?

No, Capt. Nathan Hale School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Capt. Nathan Hale School?

25.7% of students at Capt. Nathan Hale 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
381
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Connecticut Planning Region 1
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.2%
Area population (ZIP 06238)
12,267
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
46.1
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 06238; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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