Benjamin Jepson Magnet School
Tel:
(475)220-2900
- Benjamin Jepson Magnet School serves 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Benjamin Jepson Magnet School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46%.
Top Placements
Benjamin Jepson Magnet School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Benjamin Jepson Magnet School's student population of 507 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 507 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Benjamin Jepson Magnet School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 956 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Benjamin Jepson Magnet School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #742 out of 956 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 46% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 49% | 25% |
| Black | 24% | 13% |
| White | 24% | 54% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New Haven School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Benjamin Jepson Magnet School is Amistad Academy (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Fair Haven School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Elm City Montessori School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New Haven Elm City Montessori School Charter School
Grades: PK-3 | 170 students
0.2 miles
375 Quinnipiac Avenue
New Haven, CT 06513
(203)903-4031 0.2 PK-3 170 - New Haven Fair Haven School Grades: PK-8 | 820 students
0.8 miles
164 Grand Ave.
New Haven, CT 06513
(475)220-2600 0.8 PK-8 820 - New Haven Columbus Family Academy Grades: PK-8 | 495 students
0.9 miles
255 Blatchley Ave.
New Haven, CT 06513
(475)220-2500 0.9 PK-8 495 - New Haven John S. Martinez Sea And Sky Stem School Grades: PK-8 | 528 students
0.9 miles
100 James St.
New Haven, CT 06513
(475)220-2000 0.9 PK-8 528 - New Haven Amistad Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 1081 students
1.3 miles
130 Edgewood Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
(203)772-7000 1.3 K-12 1081
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