Betances STEM Magnet School

Summary:

Betances STEM Magnet School is a public middle school in Hartford, Connecticut, serving 210 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Hartford School District, which is ranked 154 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Betances STEM Magnet School consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly lower than the state and district across all grade levels. The school's performance also varies greatly among different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing better than the district average but still lagging behind the state, while other subgroups like female and special education students perform much worse. As a result, Betances STEM Magnet School ranks in the bottom half of Connecticut middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to nearby schools, Betances STEM Magnet School stands out as an outlier in terms of academic performance. For example, Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy, located just 2.44 miles away, consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state and outperforms Betances STEM Magnet School by a wide margin. Despite these challenges, the school's status as a magnet school and its STEM-focused curriculum present opportunities for improvement, and analyzing the successful practices of higher-performing STEM-focused schools in the area could help the school enhance student learning and engagement.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 5-8

400 Wethersfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114

(860) 695-2970

District: Hartford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
198^th of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,219

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 212

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

58.0%

African American:

19.8%

Asian:

10.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Betances STEM Magnet School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.74. (See more...)

Compare Details Betances STEM Magnet School ranks worse than 79.2% of middle schools in Connecticut. It also ranks first among 5 ranked middle schools in the Hartford School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.64. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (58%), African American (19.8%), Asian (10.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Betances STEM Magnet School is 13.2. 3 middle schools in the Hartford School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Betances STEM Magnet School employs 16 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Betances STEM Magnet School is $23,219. 3 middle schools in the Hartford School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2018 Rankings:

Betances STEM Magnet School:

SchoolDigger ranks Betances STEM Magnet School 198^th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Betances STEM Magnet School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Hartford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hartford School District 154^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Betances STEM Magnet School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2015	28.03	410^th	551	25.6%
2016	18.52	412^th	518	20.5%
2017	15.61	420^th	519	19.1%
2018	22.74	403^rd	532	24.2%

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

Rank History for Betances STEM Magnet School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Betances STEM Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2016	22.92	182^nd	246	26.0%
2017	20.00	184^th	250	26.4%
2018	26.13	175^th	249	29.7%
2019	24.86	182^nd	259	29.7%
2021	34.89	165^th	275	40.0%
2022	17.69	183^rd	250	26.8%
2023	16.34	194^th	249	22.1%
2024	15.64	198^th	250	20.8%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Betances STEM Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	45.52	129^th	244	47.1%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Betances STEM Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	43.11	117^th	218	46.3%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Betances STEM Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	12.41	143^rd	160	10.6%
2021	25.50	167^th	235	28.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Betances STEM Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	19.71	138^th	167	17.4%
2021	41.69	125^th	224	44.2%
2022	20.26	130^th	169	23.1%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Betances STEM Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	30.77	68^th	97	29.9%
2021	46.65	71^st	146	51.4%
2024	34.13	65^th	104	37.5%

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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 Betances STEM Magnet School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	11	16	12	43	1	0	4	87
2014	39	30	32	67	1	0	4	173
2015	50	55	34	110	0	0	4	253
2016	41	72	33	154	0	1	8	309
2017	49	81	35	194	1	2	13	375
2018	41	60	25	149	0	3	10	288
2019	46	77	23	151	0	2	8	307
2020	39	63	13	129	2	0	7	253
2021	30	63	13	119	0	0	4	229
2022	27	63	16	113	0	0	8	227
2023	19	45	18	121	0	0	7	210
2024	16	42	22	123	0	0	9	212

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Betances STEM Magnet School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	87	6.6	13.1	50.6
2014	173	12.4	13.9	57.2
2015	253	14.0	18.0	56.5
2016	309	21.0	14.7	46.3
2017	375	24.4	15.3	64.3
2018	288	21.5	13.3	63.5
2019	307	22.5	13.6	72.6
2020	253	26.5	9.5	73.9
2021	229	18.5	12.3	82.1
2022	227	17.0	13.3	74.4
2023	210	17.5	12.0	77.1
2024	212	16.0	13.2	78.3

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 Betances STEM Magnet School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	87	6.6	13.1	50.6
2014	173	12.4	13.9	57.2
2015	253	14.0	18.0	56.5
2016	309	21.0	14.7	46.3
2017	375	24.4	15.3	64.3
2018	288	21.5	13.3	63.5
2019	307	22.5	13.6	72.6
2020	253	26.5	9.5	73.9
2021	229	18.5	12.3	82.1
2022	227	17.0	13.3	74.4
2023	210	17.5	12.0	77.1
2024	212	16.0	13.2	78.3

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 Betances STEM Magnet School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$18,747
2019	$15,589
2020	$17,258
2021	$18,329
2022	$20,596
2023	$23,219

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Betances STEM Magnet School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 182^nd of 259 Middle schools	Ranks 194^th of 249 Middle schools	7.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Betances STEM Magnet School)	44	25.5	18.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hartford School District)	26	17.7	8.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.3	47.9	7.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Betances STEM Magnet School)	28	22.9	5.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hartford School District)	15.8	11.8	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	45.4	39.6	5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Betances STEM Magnet School)	41.5	22	19.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hartford School District)	26.4	18.7	7.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	56.1	48.8	7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Betances STEM Magnet School)	39	16	23%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hartford School District)	18.4	12.6	5.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.1	39.9	6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Betances STEM Magnet School)	28.8	30.2	1.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hartford School District)	25.7	24	1.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.8	49.2	6.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Betances STEM Magnet School)	15.2	22	6.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hartford School District)	14.9	8.6	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	43.5	36.2	7.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	307	210	31.6%
African American	77	45	41.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	23	18	21.7%
Hispanic	151	121	19.9%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	46	19	58.7%
Two or More Races	8	7	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.6%	77.1%	4.5%

Schools Near Betances STEM Magnet 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
Burr Middle School	Public	6-8	400 Wethersfield Avenue	Hartford	06114	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 695-3080	307	23	13.3	85.3%	10 (3.3%)	45 (14.7%)	243 (79.2%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	3.4	249^th of 250 public middle schools	0.4%		3.6	247^th of 249 public middle schools	0.8%	2		5.8		8.3	7.1						$27,155
Betances STEM Magnet School	Public, Magnet	5-8	400 Wethersfield Avenue	Hartford	06114	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 695-2970	212	16	13.2	78.3%	16 (7.5%)	42 (19.8%)	123 (58.0%)	22 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.2%)	15.6	198^th of 250 public middle schools	20.8%		16.3	194^th of 249 public middle schools	22.1%	4	25.5		29.4	35.8	23.9	26.5	19.6	18.9	19.6	12.2	$23,219
Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	337 East River Dr.	East Hartford	06108	Hartford County	Capitol Region Education Council	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 290-5320	607	61	9.9	69.0%	68 (11.2%)	185 (30.5%)	283 (46.6%)	28 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (6.4%)	14.2	204^th of 250 public middle schools	18.4%		14.7	200^th of 249 public middle schools	19.7%	4		24.0		27.6	27.2	26.9		17.0	17.8	11.8	$26,047
McDonough Middle School	Public	6-8	111 Hillside Avenue	Hartford	06106	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 695-4260	346	21	16.4	84.1%	22 (6.4%)	38 (11.0%)	276 (79.8%)	7 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3.8	247^th of 250 public middle schools	1.2%		4.1	245^th of 249 public middle schools	1.6%	2		7.5		7.8	5.5	11.8		5.9			$22,621
Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy	Public	4-8	85 Woodland Street	Hartford	06105	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 695-2140	116	9	13.1	59.5%	32 (27.6%)	39 (33.6%)	32 (27.6%)	5 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.0%)								(n/a)		86.7				90.0					$23,075
Silas Deane Middle School	Public	7-8	551 Silas Deane Hwy.	Wethersfield	06109	Hartford County	Wethersfield School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 571-8300	572	48	11.9	32.2%	364 (63.6%)	25 (4.4%)	132 (23.1%)	29 (5.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.5%)	67.8	84^th of 250 public middle schools	66.4%		59.7	101^st of 249 public middle schools	59.4%	17		57.7			61.8	60.8			49.1	46.0	$18,823
Bristow Middle School	Public	6-8	34 Highland St.	West Hartford	06102	Hartford County	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 231-2100	312	29	10.7	29.8%	161 (51.6%)	24 (7.7%)	80 (25.6%)	29 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.8%)	73	68^th of 250 public middle schools	72.8%		79.3	51^st of 249 public middle schools	79.5%	17		62.1		51.8	66.7	69.1		47.3	65.7	53.8	$23,697
M. L. King Junior Middle School	Public	6-8	25 Ridgefield Street	Hartford	06112	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 695-3980	187	22	8.5	89.3%	3 (1.6%)	107 (57.2%)	70 (37.4%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	8.5	227^th of 250 public middle schools	9.2%		7.3	232^nd of 249 public middle schools	6.8%	5		21.0			9.0	19.2				10.3	$33,346
Milner Middle School	Public	6-8	150 Tower Avenue	Hartford	06112	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 695-4380	278	29	9.7	92.8%	2 (0.7%)	89 (32.0%)	180 (64.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.4%)	6.5	240^th of 250 public middle schools	4.0%		5.3	241^st of 249 public middle schools	3.2%	1		18.5		5.2	14.1	17.6					$29,788
Martin Kellogg Middle School	Public	5-8	155 Harding Avenue	Newington	06111	Hartford County	Newington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 666-5418	567	49	11.6	38.1%	268 (47.3%)	40 (7.1%)	165 (29.1%)	66 (11.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.8%)	54.7	111^th of 250 public middle schools	55.6%		52.6	118^th of 249 public middle schools	52.6%	7	55.2	47.6	46.9	43.8	55.5	48.3	33.3	42.5	48.6	46.9	$20,926

Frequently Asked Questions about Betances STEM Magnet School

How many students attend Betances STEM Magnet School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 212 students attended Betances STEM Magnet School.

What district is Betances STEM Magnet School in?

Hartford School District

What is the racial makeup of Betances STEM Magnet School?

Students at Betances STEM Magnet School are 58% Hispanic, 20% African American, 10% Asian, 8% White, 4% Two or more races.

Is Betances STEM Magnet School a good school?

Betances STEM Magnet School ranks in the bottom 20.8% of Connecticut middle schools.

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