Serving 637 students in grades 6-8, Ponus Ridge Steam 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 17% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 637 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ponus Ridge Middle School serves the west part of Norwalk, CT, covering an area of approximately 5.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ponus Ridge Steam Academy's student population of 637 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
637 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2015
School Calendar
Campus Size
3 acres
School Motto
EVERY DAY COUNTS!
School Rankings
Ponus Ridge Steam Academy 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 Ponus Ridge Steam Academy is 0.53, 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
#763 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
66%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.7%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Ponus Ridge Steam Academy's ranking?
Ponus Ridge Steam Academy is ranked #763 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Ponus Ridge Steam Academy often compared to?
Ponus Ridge Steam Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Roton Middle School, Nathan Hale Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Ponus Ridge Steam Academy?
637 students attend Ponus Ridge Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ponus Ridge Steam Academy students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ponus Ridge Steam Academy?
Ponus Ridge Steam Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ponus Ridge Steam Academy offer ?
Ponus Ridge Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ponus Ridge Steam Academy part of?
Ponus Ridge Steam Academy is part of Norwalk School District.
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