Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School

Rating

Bottom 50%

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Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School serves 823 students in grades 5-6.

Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate 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 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 5-6
Enrollment: 823 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School's student population of 823 students has declined by 14% over five school years.

The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 5-6
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

823 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

67 teachers

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Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School by grade.

School Rankings

Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CT)

Overall Testing Rank

#611 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

23%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

36%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

41%

28%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

22%

13%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

28%

50%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.71

0.66

This chart display the diversity score of Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

55%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

West Haven School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School often compared to?

Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).

How many students attend Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School?

823 students attend Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

41% of Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School?

Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School offer ?

Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School part of?

Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School is part of West Haven School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 5-6
Enrollment: 823 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education