Excellent
#229 of 990 schools in CT
Top 23% in state
House of Arts Letters and Science (hals) Academy
Middle School · New Britain School District · New Britain, CT
A New Britain School District middle school where students score 38 points above what's typical for similar communities.
40 Goodwin St, New Britain, CT 06051
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 87% proficient (2022)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at House of Arts Letters and Science (hals) Academy score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 80% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 94% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where House of Arts Letters and Science (hals) Academy 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,368/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Britain), 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
$48,682
Median home value
$198,300
Median rent
$1,100/mo
College educated
10.1%
Homeownership
32.2%
Poverty rate
23.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06051; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solterra AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | 2–12 | 0.3 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Emmanuel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| John Wallace Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 5–8 | 1.4 mi | 595 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New Britain School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #1 of 14
- District spending per student
- $26,403NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
House of Arts Letters and Science (hals) Academy is listed in New Britain School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About House of Arts Letters and Science (hals) Academy
House of Arts Letters and Science (hals) Academy is a public middle school in New Britain, CT, part of New Britain School District, serving approximately 136 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #229 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about House of Arts Letters and Science (hals) Academy
What grades does House of Arts Letters and Science (hals) Academy serve?
House of Arts Letters and Science (hals) Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend House of Arts Letters and Science (hals) Academy?
House of Arts Letters and Science (hals) Academy has an enrollment of approximately 136 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at House of Arts Letters and Science (hals) Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at House of Arts Letters and Science (hals) Academy is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does House of Arts Letters and Science (hals) Academy rank in CT?
House of Arts Letters and Science (hals) Academy ranks #229 of 990 schools in CT.
What is House of Arts Letters and Science (hals) Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
House of Arts Letters and Science (hals) Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 House of Arts Letters and Science (hals) Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, House of Arts Letters and Science (hals) Academy has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is House of Arts Letters and Science (hals) Academy a charter school?
No, House of Arts Letters and Science (hals) Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is House of Arts Letters and Science (hals) Academy a Title I school?
No, House of Arts Letters and Science (hals) Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for House of Arts Letters and Science (hals) Academy?
50.7% of students at House of Arts Letters and Science (hals) Academy 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
- 136
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (860) 826-1866
- Area population (ZIP 06051)
- 29,421
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 06051; 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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