Betances STEM Magnet School vs Sport and Medical Sciences Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.3 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
Sport and Medical Sciences Academy
Hartford · Public high · Grades 6–12
463 students
| Measure | Betances STEM Magnet School Hartford, Connecticut | Sport and Medical Sciences Academy Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #159 of 178 | #161 of 180 |
| National rank | #11222 of 15,369 | #14622 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 206 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 206 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.3% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 24% |
| city | Hartford | Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Betances STEM Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 23.8).
- •Betances STEM Magnet School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 24%).
- •Betances STEM Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Betances STEM Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.3% vs 84.2%).
- •Betances STEM Magnet School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.4).
- •Sport and Medical Sciences Academy is the larger school with 463 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 Sport and Medical Sciences Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Betances STEM Magnet School ranks higher (33.3 vs 23.8 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 Sport and Medical Sciences Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hartford and Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Betances STEM Magnet School: 206. Sport and Medical Sciences Academy: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Betances STEM Magnet School and Sport and Medical Sciences Academy rank in Connecticut?
Betances STEM Magnet School is 159th of 178 and Sport and Medical Sciences Academy is 161st of 180 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).