Serving 210 students in grades 5-8, Betances Stem Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Betances Stem Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Betances Stem Magnet School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Betances Stem Magnet School?
210 students attend Betances Stem Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Betances Stem Magnet School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Betances Stem Magnet School?
Betances Stem Magnet School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Betances Stem Magnet School offer ?
Betances Stem Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Betances Stem Magnet School part of?
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