Betances STEM Magnet School vs Carmen Arace Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 9.5 km 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
Carmen Arace Middle School
Bloomfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
202 students
| Measure | Betances STEM Magnet School Hartford, Connecticut | Carmen Arace Middle School Bloomfield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #159 of 178 | #140 of 178 |
| National rank | #11222 of 15,369 | #8447 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 206 | 202 |
| Enrollment | 206 | 202 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.3% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 31% |
| city | Hartford | Bloomfield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carmen Arace Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 33.3).
- •Carmen Arace Middle School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 28%).
- •Carmen Arace Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 38%).
- •Carmen Arace Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 73.3%).
- •Carmen Arace Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 12.9).
- •Betances STEM Magnet School is the larger school with 206 students compared with 202.
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 Carmen Arace Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Carmen Arace Middle School ranks higher (46.3 vs 33.3 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 Carmen Arace Middle School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Hartford and Bloomfield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Betances STEM Magnet School: 206. Carmen Arace Middle School: 202. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Betances STEM Magnet School and Carmen Arace Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Betances STEM Magnet School is 159th of 178 and Carmen Arace Middle School is 140th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).