Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy

141 Tuckie Road
North Windham, CT 06256
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 542 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy 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 35% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 542 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy's student population of 542 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
542 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy is 0.57, which is less 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CT)
#529 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35%
39%
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44%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
47%
29%
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Black
n/a
13%
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White
46%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
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Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy's ranking?
Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy is ranked #529 out of 940 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy?
542 students attend Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy?
Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy offer ?
Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy part of?
Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy is part of Windham School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 542 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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