Serving 594 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 594 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy's student population of 594 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
594 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#930 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
80%
29%
Black
11%
13%
White
3%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy's ranking?
Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy is ranked #930 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy?
594 students attend Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy?
Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy offer ?
Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy part of?
Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy is part of Hartford School District.
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