Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School vs Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 48 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School
New Haven · Public middle · Grades 5–8
348 students
Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School
Moodus · Public middle · Grades 4–8
346 students
| Measure | Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School New Haven, Connecticut | Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School Moodus, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #144 of 178 | #60 of 178 |
| National rank | #9114 of 15,369 | #1006 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 348 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.9% | 24.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 56% |
| city | New Haven | Moodus |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 43.2).
- •Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 34%).
- •Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 43%).
- •Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 73.9%).
- •Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.2).
- •Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 346.
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 Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School better than Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School ranks higher (83.2 vs 43.2 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 Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School and Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between New Haven and Moodus in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School: 348. Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School and Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School is 144th of 178 and Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School is 60th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).