House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy vs Northend Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy
New Britain · Public middle · Grades 6–8
152 students
Northend Elementary School
New Britain · Public elementary · Grades K–5
212 students
| Measure | House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy New Britain, Connecticut | Northend Elementary School New Britain, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #83 of 178 | #553 of 596 |
| National rank | #2059 of 15,369 | #44546 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 152 | 212 |
| Enrollment | 152 | 212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.9% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 12% |
| city | New Britain | New Britain |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 20.5).
- •House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy does better on math proficiency (87% vs 12%).
- •House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 17%).
- •House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.9% vs 79.2%).
- •Northend Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 19.0).
- •Northend Elementary School is the larger school with 212 students compared with 152.
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 House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy better than Northend Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy ranks higher (76.7 vs 20.5 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 House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy and Northend Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between New Britain and New Britain in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy: 152. Northend Elementary School: 212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy and Northend Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy is 83rd of 178 and Northend Elementary School is 553rd of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).