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Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School

150 Kimberly Ave., New Haven, CT 06519New Haven School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–08Non-Charter
327
Students
Total enrolled
$25,592
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 78% vs nat'l
7.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 49% vs nat'l
33/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 35% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 327 students in grades 05–08 in New Haven, Connecticut.
78% above average funding
District spends $25,592 per pupil, 78% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 33th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School is a mid-sized middle in New Haven, Connecticut, serving grades 05–08 with 327 students. The district invests $25,592 per student — 78% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 33/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School

327
Total Students
7.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
70%
Free Lunch
42
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (05–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution112 male · 214 female
34%
66%
Male 34%Female 66%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility70%
National avg 52% · 229 students
Student Composition
15%
39%
41%
White15%
Hispanic / Latino39%
Black41%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 090279000545

Academic Outcomes at Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
33
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 33th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 5th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 06519

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,592Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$25,592
State avg
$28,931
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,261
Student Support$4,863
Administration$3,071
Operations$3,839
Other$2,559
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $25,592 spent per student, an estimated $11,337 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
57%
29%
State government
56.9%
Local (property tax)
29.2%
Federal programs
13.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $25,592/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (33/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Fair Haven SchoolConte/West Hills Magnet SchoolRoss/Woodward SchoolNathan Hale School
+19 more
↓
High School
Wilbur Cross High SchoolJames Hillhouse High SchoolHill Regional Career High SchoolEngineering - Science University Magnet School
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 08
Location—
CountySouth Central Connecticut Planning Region
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNew Haven School District →
Phone: (475)220-5300
NCES ID: 090279000545
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in New Haven seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
Wilbur Cross High School
1,633 students · 09–12
● 31 opp76% FRL
High
James Hillhouse High School
1,139 students · 09–12
● 31 opp79% FRL
Elem
Fair Haven School
682 students · PK–08
● 44 opp81% FRL
High
Hill Regional Career High School
651 students · 09–12
● 33 opp78% FRL
Elem
Conte/West Hills Magnet School
606 students · PK–08
● 31 opp82% FRL
Elem
Ross/Woodward School
603 students · PK–08
● 44 opp77% FRL
High
Engineering - Science University Magnet School
598 students · 06–12
● 48 opp50% FRL
High
Cooperative High School - Inter-District Magnet
557 students · 09–12
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District School Rankings
Location
150 Kimberly Ave., New Haven, CT 06519
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.