About This School
Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School is located in New Haven, CT and is one of 48 schools in New Haven School District. It is a magnet school that serves 473 students in grades 5-8.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School made AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Connecticut in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Connecticut average is 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School's students and teachers. more
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School made AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Connecticut in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Connecticut average is 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School's students and teachers. more
New Haven School District District Spending
$16,990Per Pupil
The New Haven School District spends $16,990 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 34% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about New Haven School District District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Connecticut, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) Results and Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Microsociety Magnet School 0.3 miles |  |
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| Hill Central Music Academy 0.5 miles | |
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| Clemente Leadership Academy 0.6 miles | |
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| Polly T. McCabe Center 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| St Martinde Porres Academy 0.7 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Magnet School
- Grades 5-8
- New Haven School District
Made AYP
see 2010 test scores
see 2010 test scores
Contact
Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School150 Kimberly Ave
New Haven, CT 06519
(860) 437-6450
Nearby Cities
Test Scores
About the CMT
What is it?
The Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at one of five levels, 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. A score at or above level 3 is considered proficient, however the goal is for all students to score at or above level 4.
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TestRating
4 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Connecticut, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) Results and Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) Results for all subjects tested.
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Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 473
63%
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School had 63% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Connecticut had 30% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Black
49%
Hispanic
25%
White
24%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
12:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School
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Lauren: I think Betsy Ross is awesome. I was sooooo thrilled when my daughter got in to the school. It has exceeded my expectations! As far as the rules...I think they are exactly what our kids need. I know that when I'm working all day that my daughter is in very good hands.
Submitted by a Parent on Jan 29, 2012
Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School
iiGo to betsy ross (Im In 6th Grade)its amazing we have dance,video,art,music everything! And acdemics it cant get any better but the only bad thing about our school is the neighborhood but no worries the bus takes you home or drops you at homee soo you never land on the bad neighborhood...But overall Betsy Ross Is The Best i Tell You But Their Very Strict With The Rules Espeacially The Rules!
Submitted by a Current Student on Sep 25, 2010
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