Helen Keller Middle School vs. Jockey Hollow School
Should I attend Helen Keller Middle School or Jockey Hollow School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Helen Keller Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
n/a
Overview
Serving 316 students in grades 6-8, Helen Keller Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 780 students in grades 6-8, Jockey Hollow School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
316 students
780 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#96 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#327 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
71%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
96
246
Grade 7 Students
107
261
Grade 8 Students
113
273
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
7%
% Hispanic
8%
14%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
79%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
