Serving 328 students in grades 4-8, Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication 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 24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication's student population of 328 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
328 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#703 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
58%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.1%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #703 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication often compared to?
Interdistrict School For Arts And Communicationis often viewed alongside schools like Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication?
328 students attend Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 4-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
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.
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