How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Catherine M. McGee Middle School | House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Berlin, CT | New Britain, CT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 595 | 152 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.4:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.7% | 47.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Catherine M. McGee Middle School | House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,803 | $24,023 |
| District | Berlin Public Schools | New Britain School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Catherine M. McGee Middle School | House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76.1% | 32.2% |
| African American | 2.2% | 11.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% | 48.7% |
| Asian | 5.5% | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.2% | 4.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Catherine M. McGee Middle School | House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 200:1 | 146:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.6% | 13.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 45 | 1 |
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.