Betances Learning Lab Magnet School vs Capital Preparatory Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Betances Learning Lab Magnet School
Hartford · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
398 students
Capital Preparatory Magnet School
Hartford · Public other · Grades PK–12
580 students
| Measure | Betances Learning Lab Magnet School Hartford, Connecticut | Capital Preparatory Magnet School Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #449 of 596 | – |
| National rank | #29177 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 398 | 580 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 580 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.7% | 80% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 13% |
| city | Hartford | Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Betances Learning Lab Magnet School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 13%).
- •Betances Learning Lab Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 20%).
- •Betances Learning Lab Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.7% vs 80%).
- •Betances Learning Lab Magnet School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.1).
- •Capital Preparatory Magnet School is the larger school with 580 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 Betances Learning Lab Magnet School better than Capital Preparatory Magnet School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Betances Learning Lab Magnet School and Capital Preparatory Magnet School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hartford and Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Betances Learning Lab Magnet School: 398. Capital Preparatory Magnet School: 580. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Betances Learning Lab Magnet School and Capital Preparatory Magnet School rank in Connecticut?
Betances Learning Lab Magnet School is 449th of 596 and Capital Preparatory Magnet School is unranked among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).