Academy of Computer Science and Engineering Middle School vs Betances Learning Lab Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy of Computer Science and Engineering Middle School
East Hartford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
669 students
Betances Learning Lab Magnet School
Hartford · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
398 students
| Measure | Academy of Computer Science and Engineering Middle School East Hartford, Connecticut | Betances Learning Lab Magnet School Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #151 of 178 | #449 of 596 |
| National rank | #9901 of 15,369 | #29177 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 669 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 669 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.9% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 37% |
| city | East Hartford | Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Betances Learning Lab Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 39.6).
- •Betances Learning Lab Magnet School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 24%).
- •Academy of Computer Science and Engineering Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Betances Learning Lab Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.7% vs 71.9%).
- •Academy of Computer Science and Engineering Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.7).
- •Academy of Computer Science and Engineering Middle School is the larger school with 669 students compared with 398.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Academy of Computer Science and Engineering Middle School better than Betances Learning Lab Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Betances Learning Lab Magnet School ranks higher (44.1 vs 39.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Academy of Computer Science and Engineering Middle School and Betances Learning Lab Magnet School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between East Hartford and Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy of Computer Science and Engineering Middle School: 669. Betances Learning Lab Magnet School: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy of Computer Science and Engineering Middle School and Betances Learning Lab Magnet School rank in Connecticut?
Academy of Computer Science and Engineering Middle School is 151st of 178 and Betances Learning Lab Magnet School is 449th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).