Betances STEM Magnet School vs Burr Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Betances STEM Magnet School
Hartford · Public middle · Grades 5–8
206 students
Burr Middle School
Hartford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
259 students
| Measure | Betances STEM Magnet School Hartford, Connecticut | Burr Middle School Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #159 of 178 | #178 of 178 |
| National rank | #11222 of 15,369 | #14535 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 206 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 206 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.3% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 10% |
| city | Hartford | Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Betances STEM Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 15.2).
- •Betances STEM Magnet School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 10%).
- •Betances STEM Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 12%).
- •Betances STEM Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.3% vs 81.9%).
- •Betances STEM Magnet School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.4).
- •Burr Middle School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 206.
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 STEM Magnet School better than Burr Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Betances STEM Magnet School ranks higher (33.3 vs 15.2 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 Betances STEM Magnet School and Burr Middle School?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Hartford and Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Betances STEM Magnet School: 206. Burr Middle School: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Betances STEM Magnet School and Burr Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Betances STEM Magnet School is 159th of 178 and Burr Middle School is 178th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).