West Rock Authors Academy (Closed 2021)

311 Valley Street
New Haven, CT 06515
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Bottom 50%
Serving 157 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, West Rock Authors 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
157 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
#784 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
39%
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≤20%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Rock Authors Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
34%
29%
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Black
40%
13%
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White
19%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
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Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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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 West Rock Authors Academy's ranking?
West Rock Authors Academy is ranked #784 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend West Rock Authors Academy?
157 students attend West Rock Authors Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of West Rock Authors Academy students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Rock Authors Academy?
West Rock Authors Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Rock Authors Academy offer ?
West Rock Authors Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Rock Authors Academy part of?
West Rock Authors Academy is part of New Haven School District.

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