Joy D. Rice School (Closed 2009)
Joy D. Rice School served 11 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
11 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
25%
Black
9%
13%
White
91%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
22%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2008-2009 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
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