At a glance
Reported students
206
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut middle enrollment
6th percentile
Compared with 178 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
348
Betances STEM Magnet School: 206 reported students.
State peer staffing position
84th percentile
12.9:1 reported; state peer median 11.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 227
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
What the reported data says about Betances STEM Magnet School
Betances STEM Magnet School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Hartford. It is one of 41 current school records connected to Hartford School District. NCES reports 206 students for 2024–25.
Among 178 middle schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 497.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 6th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, above the Connecticut median of 11.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (59.7%) and Black (18.4%). English learners represent 16.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Betances STEM Magnet School
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 16 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 16.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.8%
- Hispanic59.7%
- Black18.4%
- Asian8.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hartford School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
M. L. King Jr. Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
184 reported students
Burr Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
259 reported students
Milner Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
261 reported students
Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy
Middle · Grades 04–08
128 reported students
McDonough Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
301 reported students
Rawson School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
198 reported students
Public schools near Betances STEM Magnet School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burr Middle School Middle · Hartford School District | 06–08 | 259 | under 0.1 mi |
| Academy of Computer Science and Engineering Middle School Middle · Capitol Region Education Council | 06–08 | 669 | 1.3 mi |
| McDonough Middle School Middle · Hartford School District | 06–08 | 301 | 1.4 mi |
| Silas Deane Middle School Middle · Wethersfield School District | 07–08 | 546 | 2.4 mi |
| Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy Middle · Hartford School District | 04–08 | 128 | 2.5 mi |
| Bristow Middle School Middle · West Hartford School District | 06–08 | 326 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Betances STEM Magnet School
What grades does Betances STEM Magnet School serve?
Betances STEM Magnet School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Hartford School District.
How many students attend Betances STEM Magnet School?
Betances STEM Magnet School reported 206 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 6th percentile among 178 Connecticut middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 227 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Betances STEM Magnet School?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 206 students and 16 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 11.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Betances STEM Magnet School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Betances STEM Magnet School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Betances STEM Magnet School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
73.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Betances STEM Magnet School in?
Betances STEM Magnet School is part of Hartford School District, based in Hartford, CT, which operates 41 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Betances STEM Magnet School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Burr Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Academy of Computer Science and Engineering Middle School (1.3 mi), McDonough Middle School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.