Is Capt. Nathan Hale School a good school?

Capt. Nathan Hale School ranks 43 rd of 250 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Capt. Nathan Hale School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 381 students attended Capt. Nathan Hale School.

What is the racial makeup of Capt. Nathan Hale School?

Students at Capt. Nathan Hale School are 83% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Capt. Nathan Hale School attend?

Students who attend Capt. Nathan Hale School usually go on to attend Coventry High School

Capt. Nathan Hale School

Summary:

Capt. Nathan Hale School is a high-performing public middle school in Coventry, Connecticut, serving 389 students in grades 6-8. This school has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in the state, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Capt. Nathan Hale School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates that significantly outpace state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in SBAC/English Language Arts were 70.4% for 6th grade, 65.3% for 7th grade, and 72.5% for 8th grade, compared to the state averages of 48.1%, 49.5%, and 49.1%, respectively. The school has also demonstrated exceptional performance among various student subgroups, ranking highly for female, special education, and low socioeconomic status students. While the school's student population is predominantly white, it has seen an increase in racial diversity in recent years, with the percentage of Hispanic students rising from 6.2% in 2020-2021 to 10.03% in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy and Windham Middle School, which struggle with lower proficiency rates, Capt. Nathan Hale School stands out as a high-performing institution. This consistent academic excellence, coupled with the school's focus on equity and its evolving demographic landscape, make Capt. Nathan Hale School a standout choice for families in the Coventry School District.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1776 Main Street
Coventry, CT 06238

(860) 742-7334

District: Coventry School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
43^rd of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,914

Students who attend Capt. Nathan Hale School usually attend:

High:

Coventry High School

Feeder schools for Capt. Nathan Hale School:

Elementary:	Coventry Grammar School
	George Hersey Robertson School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

Number of students: 381

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.2%

Hispanic:

8.9%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Capt. Nathan Hale School ranks better than 82.8% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.42. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.2%), Hispanic (8.9%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Capt. Nathan Hale School is 10.1. (See more...)

Compare Capt. Nathan Hale School employs 37.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Capt. Nathan Hale School is $19,914.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Capt. Nathan Hale School:

SchoolDigger ranks Capt. Nathan Hale School 43^rd of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Capt. Nathan Hale School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for Capt. Nathan Hale School

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Rank History for all students at Capt. Nathan Hale School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	53.09	147^th	248	40.7%
2007	55.45	140^th	250	44.0%
2008	58.21	134^th	252	46.8%
2009	63.77	122^nd	255	52.2%
2010	67.37	112^th	268	58.2%
2011	76.32	64^th	269	76.2%
2012	77.68	50^th	272	81.6%
2013	75.67	71^st	278	74.5%
2015	77.77	70^th	280	75.0%
2016	78.71	50^th	246	79.7%
2017	88.84	15^th	250	94.0%
2018	79.32	54^th	249	78.3%
2019	84.66	34^th	259	86.9%
2021	87.97	30^th	275	89.1%
2022	82.51	44^th	250	82.4%
2023	85.88	33^rd	249	86.7%
2024	80.42	43^rd	250	82.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Capt. Nathan Hale School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	83.00	20^th	244	91.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Capt. Nathan Hale School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	86.34	22^nd	218	89.9%
2023	80.69	11^th	109	89.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Capt. Nathan Hale School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	77.96	34^th	160	78.8%
2019	77.58	32^nd	169	81.1%
2021	87.95	19^th	235	91.9%
2022	84.19	20^th	166	88.0%
2023	73.30	43^rd	160	73.1%
2024	78.29	32^nd	161	80.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Capt. Nathan Hale School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	64.52	29^th	104	72.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Capt. Nathan Hale School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	67.93	60^th	164	63.4%
2019	79.81	34^th	167	79.6%
2021	83.58	35^th	224	84.4%
2022	72.13	52^nd	169	69.2%
2023	76.54	38^th	158	75.9%
2024	68.59	55^th	157	65.0%

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Rank History for White students at Capt. Nathan Hale School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	64.09	58^th	168	65.5%
2019	70.81	48^th	166	71.1%
2021	76.88	33^rd	175	81.1%
2022	71.58	42^nd	151	72.2%
2023	64.65	52^nd	158	67.1%
2024	67.46	45^th	154	70.8%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Capt. Nathan Hale School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	446	2	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	455
1989	428	4	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	439
1990	452	3	2	8	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	465
1991	480	2	3	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	496
1992	507	2	3	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	522
1993	518	5	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	532
1994	569	6	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	579
1995	609	10	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	623
1996	609	10	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	623
1997	635	12	1	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	661
1998	639	10	2	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	662
1999	644	10	4	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	670
2000	668	6	3	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	687
2001	524	2	5	8	5	n/a	n/a	0	544
2002	486	6	1	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	510
2003	486	6	1	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	510
2004	471	8	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	490
2005	488	6	3	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	505
2006	458	6	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	474
2007	521	10	2	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	548
2008	513	10	4	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	539
2009	487	8	3	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	514
2010	454	6	3	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	481
2011	416	7	2	17	0	0	20	0	462
2012	401	6	4	22	0	0	19	0	452
2013	361	5	5	24	0	0	13	0	408
2014	347	2	4	20	1	0	19	0	393
2015	345	2	4	16	1	0	17	0	385
2016	349	4	3	19	1	0	21	0	397
2017	336	3	3	20	1	0	11	0	374
2018	334	4	5	23	1	0	7	0	374
2019	326	4	2	24	1	0	6	0	363
2020	355	5	4	23	0	0	13	0	400
2021	344	4	6	24	0	0	9	0	387
2022	350	3	6	26	0	2	11	0	398
2023	327	4	4	39	1	0	13	1	389
2024	317	4	6	34	2	0	17	1	381

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Capt. Nathan Hale School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	455	36.0	12.6	n/a
1989	439	37.7	11.6	n/a
1990	465	38.7	12.0	n/a
1991	496	34.7	14.2	n/a
1992	522	35.4	14.7	5.4
1993	532	37.5	14.2	0.8
1994	579	37.5	15.4	13.6
1995	623	38.0	16.4	12.2
1996	623	38.0	16.4	12.2
1997	661	49.4	13.4	7.4
1998	662	50.4	13.1	9.8
1999	670	51.5	13.0	14.5
2000	687	51.7	13.3	11.6
2001	544	42.6	12.8	n/a
2002	510	42.5	12.0	10.8
2003	510	42.5	12.0	10.8
2004	490	41.6	11.8	12.7
2005	505	36.1	14.0	n/a
2006	474	35.6	13.3	10.1
2007	548	35.1	15.6	13
2008	539	38.5	14.0	8
2009	514	42.3	13.1	11.7
2010	481	40.4	11.9	14.1
2011	462	39.9	11.5	19.3
2012	452	42.0	10.7	19.2
2013	408	39.3	10.3	16.9
2014	393	38.9	10.1	18.6
2015	385	37.0	10.4	21
2016	397	38.0	10.4	20.4
2017	374	38.1	9.8	20.3
2018	374	39.8	9.3	19.8
2019	363	37.7	9.6	23.7
2020	400	39.7	10.0	25.8
2021	387	34.5	11.2	24.3
2022	398	34.1	11.6	22.6
2023	389	38.7	10.0	24.7
2024	381	37.6	10.1	25.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Capt. Nathan Hale School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	455	36.0	12.6	n/a
1989	439	37.7	11.6	n/a
1990	465	38.7	12.0	n/a
1991	496	34.7	14.2	n/a
1992	522	35.4	14.7	5.4
1993	532	37.5	14.2	0.8
1994	579	37.5	15.4	13.6
1995	623	38.0	16.4	12.2
1996	623	38.0	16.4	12.2
1997	661	49.4	13.4	7.4
1998	662	50.4	13.1	9.8
1999	670	51.5	13.0	14.5
2000	687	51.7	13.3	11.6
2001	544	42.6	12.8	n/a
2002	510	42.5	12.0	10.8
2003	510	42.5	12.0	10.8
2004	490	41.6	11.8	12.7
2005	505	36.1	14.0	n/a
2006	474	35.6	13.3	10.1
2007	548	35.1	15.6	13
2008	539	38.5	14.0	8
2009	514	42.3	13.1	11.7
2010	481	40.4	11.9	14.1
2011	462	39.9	11.5	19.3
2012	452	42.0	10.7	19.2
2013	408	39.3	10.3	16.9
2014	393	38.9	10.1	18.6
2015	385	37.0	10.4	21
2016	397	38.0	10.4	20.4
2017	374	38.1	9.8	20.3
2018	374	39.8	9.3	19.8
2019	363	37.7	9.6	23.7
2020	400	39.7	10.0	25.8
2021	387	34.5	11.2	24.3
2022	398	34.1	11.6	22.6
2023	389	38.7	10.0	24.7
2024	381	37.6	10.1	25.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Capt. Nathan Hale School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$17,512
2019	$18,862
2020	$17,795
2021	$18,570
2022	$18,995
2023	$19,914

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Capt. Nathan Hale School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 34^th of 259 Middle schools	Ranks 33^rd of 249 Middle schools	0.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Capt. Nathan Hale School)	70.7	70.4	0.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Coventry School District)	70.7	70.4	0.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.3	47.9	7.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Capt. Nathan Hale School)	82.4	72	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Coventry School District)	82.4	72.2	10.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	56.1	48.8	7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Capt. Nathan Hale School)	66.9	60	6.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Coventry School District)	66.9	59.5	7.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.1	39.9	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	363	389	7.2%
African American	4	4
American Indian	1	1
Asian	2	4	100%
Hispanic	24	39	62.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	326	327	0.3%
Two or More Races	6	13	116.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.7%	24.7%	1%

Schools Near Capt. Nathan Hale School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)				SBAC Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Capt. Nathan Hale School	Public	6-8	1776 Main Street	Coventry	06238	Tolland County	Coventry School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 742-7334	381	38	10.1	25.7%	317 (83.2%)	4 (1.0%)	34 (8.9%)	6 (1.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.5%)	80.4	43^rd of 250 public middle schools	82.8%		85.9	33^rd of 249 public middle schools	86.7%	10		70.0		70.4	65.3	72.5		50.4	56.2	67.8	$19,914
Mansfield Middle School	Public	5-8	205 Spring Hill Rd.	Storrs	06268	Tolland County	Mansfield School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 429-9341	421	48	8.7	30.9%	270 (64.1%)	13 (3.1%)	76 (18.1%)	40 (9.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.8%)	81.8	39^th of 250 public middle schools	84.4%		81.8	43^rd of 249 public middle schools	82.7%	4	69.3	73.9	64.4	59.4	69.2	70.8	58.6	59.4	59.5	64.3	$27,008
Hall Memorial School	Public	5-8	111 River Rd.	Willington	06279	Tolland County	Willington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 429-9391	178	24	7.5	35.4%	148 (83.1%)	1 (0.6%)	17 (9.6%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	8 (4.5%)	56.3	106^th of 250 public middle schools	57.6%		63.8	88^th of 249 public middle schools	64.7%	18			40.4		48.8		38.3		70.7	31.4	$26,703
Windham Middle School	Public	6-8	123 Quarry St.	Willimantic	06226	Windham County	Windham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 465-2351	565	50	11.3	78.8%	79 (14.0%)	16 (2.8%)	453 (80.2%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.1%)	16.2	196^th of 250 public middle schools	21.6%		11.9	211^th of 249 public middle schools	15.3%	15		31.9		24.7	32.0	29.0		15.8	13.7	15.9	$21,884
Tolland Middle School	Public	6-8	1 Falcon Way	Tolland	06084	Tolland County	Tolland School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 870-6860	460	44	10.5	13.0%	375 (81.5%)	12 (2.6%)	44 (9.6%)	16 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.8%)	79.8	48^th of 250 public middle schools	80.8%		79.1	52^nd of 249 public middle schools	79.1%	4		64.8		68.2	65.1	63.4		67.6	51.3	66.9	$19,849
RHAM Middle School	Public	7-8	25 Rham Rd.	Hebron	06248	Tolland County	Regional School District 08	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 228-9423	369	42	8.7	15.4%	311 (84.3%)	6 (1.6%)	35 (9.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.3%)	73.2	67^th of 250 public middle schools	73.2%		66.5	84^th of 249 public middle schools	66.3%	17		63.4			64.5	58.6			57.0	49.7	$24,196
Vernon Center Middle School	Public	6-8	777 Hartford Tpke.	Vernon	06066	Tolland County	Vernon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 870-6070	684	61	11.2	63.0%	320 (46.8%)	67 (9.8%)	193 (28.2%)	40 (5.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (9.2%)	59	100^th of 250 public middle schools	60.0%		57	109^th of 249 public middle schools	56.2%	9		58.1		46.4	62.6	67.5		44.8	36.1	37.9	$18,074
Ellington Middle School	Public	7-8	46 Middle Butcher Rd.	Ellington	06029	Tolland County	Ellington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 896-2339	371	35	10.4	19.7%	264 (71.2%)	18 (4.9%)	29 (7.8%)	53 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	83.4	36^th of 250 public middle schools	85.6%		75.5	60^th of 249 public middle schools	75.9%	24		71.0			70.6	62.6			65.9	61.0	$19,281
Illing Middle School	Public	7-8	227 Middle Tpke E	Manchester	06040	Hartford County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 647-3400	790	78	10.1	59.5%	258 (32.7%)	203 (25.7%)	259 (32.8%)	51 (6.5%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	15 (1.9%)	23.1	173^rd of 250 public middle schools	30.8%		12.1	210^th of 249 public middle schools	15.7%	37		36.2			34.8	32.4			23.1	18.1	$22,240
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy	Public	5-6	1151 Main St.	Manchester	06040	Hartford County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 647-3571	849	75	11.2	60.2%	251 (29.6%)	211 (24.9%)	286 (33.7%)	75 (8.8%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	20 (2.4%)								(n/a)	35.6		31.1	27.8			23.6	25.0			$22,501

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