Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nathan Hale Arts 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 10% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School's student population of 392 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nathan Hale Arts 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 Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#837 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
48%
30%
Black
11%
12%
White
23%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School's ranking?
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School is ranked #837 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School often compared to?
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School?
392 students attend Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School?
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School offer ?
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School part of?
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School is part of New London School District.
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