Serving 445 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 11% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). 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 8:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 11% (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 445 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
445 students
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Rankings
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#849 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
54%
32%
Black
14%
12%
White
16%
46%
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.4%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 #849 out of 939 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
445 students attend Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 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 8:1, 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 Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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