BETANCES STEM MAGNET SCHOOL

Betances STEM Magnet School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Hartford School District school district, located in Hartford, CT with about 288 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Betances STEM Magnet School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Betances STEM Magnet School, located in Hartford, Connecticut, is a specialized public magnet school that centers its curriculum around Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Serving a diverse student population, the school is designed to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation by integrating hands-on learning experiences and project-based instruction into the daily classroom environment. By emphasizing these core disciplines, Betances aims to prepare students for the demands of a modern, technology-driven workforce while maintaining a strong foundation in traditional academic subjects.

Beyond its rigorous academic focus, Betances STEM Magnet School is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive community that encourages student engagement and curiosity. The school leverages its magnet status to offer unique enrichment opportunities, state-of-the-art resources, and partnerships that go beyond the standard curriculum. By bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application, the school seeks to empower students to become lifelong learners and thoughtful contributors to their community.

For more information, contact Betances STEM Magnet School at (860) 695-2840 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

585 Wethersfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114
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BETANCES STEM MAGNET SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hartford, CT with about 288 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
288
Teachers:
21.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 288 students

Hispanic/Latino
51.7%
Black or African American
20.8%
White
14.2%
Asian
8.7%
Two or more races
3.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.0%

Female
38.5%
Male
61.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.