How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School | Joseph Melillo Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | New Haven, CT | East Haven, CT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 348 | 461 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 67.5% | 53.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School | Joseph Melillo Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,543 | $21,939 |
| District | New Haven Public Schools | East Haven Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School | Joseph Melillo Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10.4% | 32.7% |
| African American | 40.2% | 8.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.2% | 52.7% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.1% | 2.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School | Joseph Melillo Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 347:1 | 176:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.8% | 26.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 14 | 43 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.