Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication serves 279 students in grades 6-8.
Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (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 31% (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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication's student population of 279 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#799 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
66%
29%
Black
16%
13%
White
14%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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 Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication's ranking?
Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication is ranked #799 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication?
279 students attend Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication?
Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication offer ?
Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication part of?
Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication is part of Interdistrict School For Arts And Comm School District.
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