Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy
Tel:
(860)465-2610
- Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy serves 560 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 46% (which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy's student population of 560 students has grown by 86% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 74% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 560 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. 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 | #502 out of 968 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 44% | 24% |
| Black | 2% | 13% |
| White | 49% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Windham School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy is Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (act) (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Windham Middle School (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Windham Center School (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Windham Windham Center School Grades: K-5 | 279 students
1.4 miles
45 North Rd.
Windham, CT 06280
(860)465-2440 1.4 K-5 279 - North Windham North Windham School Grades: K-5 | 475 students
1.5 miles
112 Jordan Ln.
North Windham, CT 06256
(860)465-2400 1.5 K-5 475 - Willimantic Early Headstart Grades: PK | 36 students
1.7 miles
355 High Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860)465-2300 1.7 PK 36 - Willimantic Natchaug School Grades: K-5 | 314 students
1.8 miles
123 Jackson St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860)465-2380 1.8 K-5 314 - Willimantic W. B. Sweeney School Grades: K-5 | 260 students
1.8 miles
60 Oak Hill Dr.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860)465-2420 1.8 K-5 260
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