Serving 210 students in grades 5-6, Carmen Arace Intermediate 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 13% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carmen Arace Intermediate School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Bloomfield school district, covering an area of approximately 26.3 square miles. Most students live within a typical 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 3.3 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest boundary being 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carmen Arace Intermediate School's student population of 210 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
210 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carmen Arace Intermediate 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 Carmen Arace Intermediate School is 0.44, 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
#753 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
73%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.3%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-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 Carmen Arace Intermediate School's ranking?
Carmen Arace Intermediate School is ranked #753 out of 939 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Carmen Arace Intermediate School?
210 students attend Carmen Arace Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Carmen Arace Intermediate School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carmen Arace Intermediate School?
Carmen Arace Intermediate School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Carmen Arace Intermediate School offer ?
Carmen Arace Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carmen Arace Intermediate School part of?
Carmen Arace Intermediate School is part of Bloomfield School District.
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