Betances STEM Magnet School

400 Wethersfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114

www.betancesstem.com/

210 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

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.

210

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Betances STEM Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	121
Black	45
Asian	18
Two or More	7

Hispanic
121 (57.6 %)
Black
45 (21.4 %)
White
19 (9.0 %)
Asian
18 (8.6 %)
Two or More
7 (3.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hartford School District
Phone:	(860)695-2970
Website:	http://www.betancesstem.com/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	210
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 52

Grade 7 50

Grade 8 53