Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School
Tel:
(860)437-6480
- Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School serves 416 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 14% (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 25% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School's student population of 416 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 416 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #893 out of 968 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 46% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 57% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 66% | 24% |
| Black | 17% | 13% |
| White | 10% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.63 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 87% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New London School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School is New London High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New London New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School Grades: 6-7 | 105 students
0.1 miles
36 Waller Street
New London, CT 06320
(860)449-6800 0.1 6-7 105 - New London Jennings School Grades: K-5 | 534 students
0.2 miles
50 Mercer Street
New London, CT 06320
(860)447-6050 0.2 K-5 534 - New London Regional Multicultural Magnet School Grades: K-5 | 535 students
0.4 miles
One Bulkeley Place
New London, CT 06320
(860)437-7775 0.4 K-5 535 - New London Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 270 students
0.5 miles
190 Governor Winthrop Blvd.
New London, CT 06320
(860)447-1003 0.5 6-8 270 - New London New London High School Grades: 9-12 | 585 students
0.7 miles
490 Jefferson Ave.
New London, CT 06320
(860)437-6400 0.7 9-12 585
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