Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
Tel:
(203)937-4390
- Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School serves 957 students in grades 5-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30% (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 48% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School's student population of 957 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-6 |
| Total Students | 957 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 71 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School is 0.70, which is more 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 | #683 out of 968 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 36% | 24% |
| Black | 24% | 13% |
| White | 35% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.63 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | WEST HAVEN SCHOOL DISTRICT School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School is Riverside Education Academy (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Asd Lab (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Asd Lab (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- West Haven Asd Lab Special Education School
Grades: 5-8 | 6 students
0.1 miles
2 Tetlow Street
West Haven, CT 06516
(203)937-4333 0.1 5-8 6 - West Haven Forest School Grades: PK-4 | 445 students
0.5 miles
95 Burwell Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203)931-6800 0.5 PK-4 445 - New Haven Riverside Education Academy Special Education School
Grades: 9-12 | 86 students
1.4 miles
560 Ella Grasso Blvd.
New Haven, CT 06519
(475)220-6700 1.4 9-12 86 - New Haven Barnard Environmental Magnet School Grades: PK-8 | 562 students
1.6 miles
170 Derby Ave.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475)220-3500 1.6 PK-8 562 - New Haven Truman School Grades: PK-8 | 533 students
1.6 miles
114 Truman St.
New Haven, CT 06519
(475)220-2100 1.6 PK-8 533
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