Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School

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Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School is a public middle school in New Haven, Connecticut, serving 327 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the New Haven School District, which is ranked 149 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school has been ranked in the bottom half of Connecticut middle schools for the past several years, with a 1-star or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. While Hispanic students perform relatively better, African American and low socioeconomic status students rank much lower, in the bottom third of Connecticut middle schools. The school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60.63% to 70.03% over the past three school years.

When comparing Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School to nearby middle schools, such as North Branford Intermediate School, Francis Walsh Intermediate School, and Amity Middle School: Orange, it becomes evident that the school is underperforming academically. Despite being a magnet school focused on the arts, Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School does not appear to be outperforming its peers in the region, raising questions about the effectiveness of the school's specialized curriculum.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 5-8

 150 Kimberly Ave.
       New Haven, CT  06519


(475) 220-5300

District: New Haven School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
191st of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,481 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  7.7 Help
Number of students:  327

Racial breakdown:

African American:
41.3%
Hispanic:
38.5%
White:
14.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70% Help


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Compare Details Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School ranks worse than 76.4% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.66. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (41.3%), Hispanic (38.5%), White (14.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School is 7.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School is $23,481.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School:

SchoolDigger ranks Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School 191st of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School in the ranking list.)

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New Haven School District:

SchoolDigger ranks New Haven School District 149th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School

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Rank History for all students at Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 30.48 187th 248 24.6%
2007 34.83 175th 250 30.0%
2008 43.16 166th 252 34.1%
2009 49.89 157th 255 38.4%
2010 46.83 172nd 268 35.8%
2011 49.49 167th 269 37.9%
2012 53.47 162nd 272 40.4%
2013 48.73 176th 278 36.7%
2015 29.34 197th 280 29.6%
2016 23.64 178th 246 27.6%
2017 22.41 174th 250 30.4%
2018 42.44 142nd 249 43.0%
2019 34.72 157th 259 39.4%
2021 24.68 196th 275 28.7%
2022 16.49 186th 250 25.6%
2023 16.90 191st 249 23.3%
2024 16.66 191st 250 23.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.11 195th 244 20.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.82 78th 104 25.0%
2021 22.65 171st 218 21.6%
2022 20.77 94th 106 11.3%
2023 16.46 97th 109 11.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.97 127th 169 24.9%
2021 26.22 164th 235 30.2%
2022 7.70 158th 166 4.8%
2023 9.94 143rd 160 10.6%
2024 11.26 142nd 161 11.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.19 138th 164 15.9%
2019 13.38 146th 167 12.6%
2022 18.57 134th 169 20.7%
2023 14.00 132nd 158 16.5%
2024 9.83 145th 157 7.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.69 9th 31 71.0%
2019 56.42 14th 38 63.2%
2021 34.00 48th 80 40.0%
2022 27.82 32nd 40 20.0%
2024 38.50 23rd 33 30.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.80 19th 75 74.7%
2019 62.93 25th 97 74.2%
2022 37.90 50th 97 48.5%
2023 45.14 46th 99 53.5%
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Rank History for White students at Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.70 43rd 168 74.4%
2019 57.63 73rd 166 56.0%
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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.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, November 5, 2021

Open Quote I am a parent, and my daughter is a student, and we both agree that the school has a vibrant atmosphere. Close Quote


by a student
Monday, July 29, 2019

Open Quote I feel like I can fit in at this school with so many varietys of people. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 215 271 12 46 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1990 208 271 9 50 3 n/a n/a 0 541
1991 199 267 12 56 1 n/a n/a 0 535
1992 192 261 12 71 1 n/a n/a 0 537
1993 195 263 29 90 0 n/a n/a 0 577
1994 159 232 40 80 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1995 142 199 34 73 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1996 142 199 34 73 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1997 156 237 23 93 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1998 152 267 23 92 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1999 128 277 23 89 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2000 92 296 19 101 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2001 89 285 16 112 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2002 106 283 15 132 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2003 106 283 15 132 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2004 100 254 12 140 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2005 111 244 10 139 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2006 118 250 9 140 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2007 108 229 2 145 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2008 130 226 4 128 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2009 119 225 4 110 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2010 112 233 8 120 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2011 113 207 11 111 0 0 0 0 442
2012 145 209 12 122 0 0 1 0 489
2013 141 193 11 143 0 0 2 0 490
2014 134 194 9 131 0 0 2 0 470
2015 117 196 6 137 0 0 3 0 459
2016 112 200 6 132 1 0 5 0 456
2017 114 190 7 127 2 0 8 0 448
2018 104 182 6 142 1 0 9 0 444
2019 90 187 7 157 1 0 6 0 448
2020 73 194 6 158 1 0 12 0 444
2021 53 179 3 156 1 0 13 0 405
2022 53 144 0 138 0 0 13 0 348
2023 48 135 1 126 0 0 16 1 327

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 Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 544 41.0 13.2 n/a
1990 541 38.0 14.2 n/a
1991 535 41.0 13.0 n/a
1992 537 40.7 13.1 31.1
1993 577 42.1 13.7 3.3
1994 511 40.2 12.7 60.7
1995 448 39.3 11.4 61.2
1996 448 39.3 11.4 61.2
1997 509 39.6 12.9 43.2
1998 534 40.5 13.2 47.4
1999 517 41.9 12.3 50.3
2000 508 40.0 12.7 61
2001 502 48.2 10.4 n/a
2002 536 49.3 10.9 72.2
2003 536 49.3 10.9 72.2
2004 506 48.4 10.5 76.1
2005 504 41.4 12.2 n/a
2006 517 39.7 13.0 57.3
2007 484 40.7 11.9 75.6
2008 488 44.3 11.0 71.5
2009 458 46.8 10.8 72.5
2010 473 41.1 11.5 63.2
2011 442 41.7 10.5 73.1
2012 489 41.4 11.8 64
2013 490 43.4 11.2 72.4
2014 470 41.4 11.3 56.4
2015 459 40.0 11.4 44
2016 456 38.0 12.0 44.3
2017 448 42.2 10.6 48
2018 444 41.4 10.7 49.1
2019 448 40.2 11.1 59.6
2020 444 35.2 12.6 61.3
2021 405 36.2 11.1 61.7
2022 348 33.2 10.4 60.6
2023 327 42.0 7.7 70

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 Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 544 41.0 13.2 n/a
1990 541 38.0 14.2 n/a
1991 535 41.0 13.0 n/a
1992 537 40.7 13.1 31.1
1993 577 42.1 13.7 3.3
1994 511 40.2 12.7 60.7
1995 448 39.3 11.4 61.2
1996 448 39.3 11.4 61.2
1997 509 39.6 12.9 43.2
1998 534 40.5 13.2 47.4
1999 517 41.9 12.3 50.3
2000 508 40.0 12.7 61
2001 502 48.2 10.4 n/a
2002 536 49.3 10.9 72.2
2003 536 49.3 10.9 72.2
2004 506 48.4 10.5 76.1
2005 504 41.4 12.2 n/a
2006 517 39.7 13.0 57.3
2007 484 40.7 11.9 75.6
2008 488 44.3 11.0 71.5
2009 458 46.8 10.8 72.5
2010 473 41.1 11.5 63.2
2011 442 41.7 10.5 73.1
2012 489 41.4 11.8 64
2013 490 43.4 11.2 72.4
2014 470 41.4 11.3 56.4
2015 459 40.0 11.4 44
2016 456 38.0 12.0 44.3
2017 448 42.2 10.6 48
2018 444 41.4 10.7 49.1
2019 448 40.2 11.1 59.6
2020 444 35.2 12.6 61.3
2021 405 36.2 11.1 61.7
2022 348 33.2 10.4 60.6
2023 327 42.0 7.7 70

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 Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $18,567
2019 $18,511
2020 $19,474
2021 $20,768
2022 $24,407
2023 $23,481

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 157th of 259 Middle schoolsRanks 191st of 249 Middle schools
 16.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School)35.126.1
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Haven School District)35.521.4
 14.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.9
 6.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School)44.134.4
 9.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Haven School District)37.624.6
 13%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.348
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School)48.726.7
 22%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Haven School District)2415.1
 8.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)45.439.6
 5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School)40.730.8
 9.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Haven School District)36.726.6
 10.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)56.148.8
 7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School)32.818.6
 14.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Haven School District)20.512.6
 7.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.139.9
 6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School)47.128.2
 18.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Haven School District)33.825.9
 7.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.848.5
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School)28.610.5
 18.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Haven School District)19.410.5
 8.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)43.536.2
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students448327
 27%
African American187135
 27.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian71
 85.7%
Hispanic157126
 19.7%
Pacific Islander00
White9048
 46.7%
Two or More Races616
 166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.6%70%
 10.4%


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Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School ranks in the bottom 23.6% of Connecticut middle schools.

Students at Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School are 41% African American, 39% Hispanic, 15% White, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 327 students attended Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School.


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