Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School
Tel:
(860) 437-6480
- Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School serves 347 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Bennie Dover Jackson Middle 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 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
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 1%)
School Overview
- Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School's student population of 347 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 347 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School is 0.48, which is less 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 Testing Rank | #880 out of 951 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 70% | 25% |
| Black | 14% | 13% |
| White | 9% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 89% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New London School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New London New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 173 students
0.1 miles
36 Waller Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 449-6800 0.1 6-8 173 - New London C.b. Jennings Dual Language & International Elementary Magn Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 520 students
0.2 miles
50 Mercer Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6050 0.2 PK-5 520 - New London Regional Multicultural Magnet School 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 | 271 students
0.5 miles
190 Governor Winthrop Blvd.
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-1003 0.5 6-8 271 - New London New London High School Grades: 9-12 | 633 students
0.7 miles
490 Jefferson Ave.
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6400 0.7 9-12 633
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