House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy vs Preston Plains School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 67 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
Preston Plains School
Preston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
141 students
| Measure | House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy New Britain, Connecticut | Preston Plains School Preston, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #83 of 178 | #95 of 178 |
| National rank | #2059 of 15,369 | #3196 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 152 | 141 |
| Enrollment | 152 | 141 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.9% | 32.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 52% |
| city | New Britain | Preston |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 70.7).
- •House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy does better on math proficiency (87% vs 52%).
- •House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 62%).
- •Preston Plains School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.6% vs 55.9%).
- •Preston Plains School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 19.0).
- •House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy is the larger school with 152 students compared with 141.
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 Preston Plains School?
On the Success Index (US), House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy ranks higher (76.7 vs 70.7 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 Preston Plains School?
About 67 km in a straight line, between New Britain and Preston in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy: 152. Preston Plains School: 141. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy and Preston Plains School rank in Connecticut?
House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy is 83rd of 178 and Preston Plains School is 95th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).