Serving 343 students in grades 5-8, Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School 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 3% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire New London school district, covering an area of 10.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 6.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School's student population of 343 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 56% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
343 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#922 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
65%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.2%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School's ranking?
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School is ranked #922 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School often compared to?
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication, Clark Lane Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School?
343 students attend Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School?
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School offer ?
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School part of?
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School is part of New London School District.
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