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House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy

30 Pendleton Rd., New Britain, CT 06053New Britain School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
140
Students
Total enrolled
$30,098
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 110% vs nat'l
16.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 6% vs nat'l
51/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 140 students in grades 06–08 in New Britain, Connecticut.
110% above average funding
District spends $30,098 per pupil, 110% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 51th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy is a small middle in New Britain, Connecticut, serving grades 06–08 with 140 students. The district invests $30,098 per student — 110% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy

140
Total Students
16.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
50%
Free Lunch
9
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution63 male · 77 female
45%
55%
Male 45%Female 55%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility50%
National avg 52% · 70 students
Student Composition
36%
42%
16%
Asian1%
White36%
Hispanic / Latino42%
Black16%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 090267001445

Academic Outcomes at House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
51
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 51th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 81th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 06053

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$30,098Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$30,098
State avg
$28,931
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$13,243
Student Support$5,719
Administration$3,612
Operations$4,515
Other$3,010
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $30,098 spent per student, an estimated $13,333 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
60%
24%
State government
59.9%
Local (property tax)
24.3%
Federal programs
15.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $30,098/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
DiLoreto Elementary & Middle SchoolSmalley Elementary SchoolLincoln Elementary SchoolHolmes Elementary School
+6 more
↓
Middle
Pulaski Middle SchoolSlade Middle School
↓
High School
New Britain High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyCapitol Planning Region
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNew Britain School District →
Phone: (860)826-1866
NCES ID: 090267001445
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in New Britain seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in New Britain School District
High
New Britain High School
2,331 students · 09–12
● 38 opp71% FRL
Mid
Pulaski Middle School
867 students · 06–08
● 51 opp80% FRL
Elem
DiLoreto Elementary & Middle School
842 students · KG–08
● 51 opp73% FRL
Mid
Slade Middle School
795 students · 06–08
● 46 opp77% FRL
Elem
Smalley Elementary School
594 students · KG–05
● 38 opp88% FRL
Elem
Lincoln Elementary School
527 students · KG–05
● 46 opp80% FRL
Elem
Holmes Elementary School
460 students · KG–05
● 51 opp65% FRL
Elem
Smith Elementary School
449 students · KG–05
● 38 opp80% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
30 Pendleton Rd., New Britain, CT 06053
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.