Serving 202 students in grades 6-8, Sarah J Rawson Middle Grades 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 was 58% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 61% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
202 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)58%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)61%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
10%
29%
Black
87%
13%
White
n/a
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
34%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% CT state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% CT state average).
How many students attend Sarah J Rawson Middle Grades Academy?
202 students attend Sarah J Rawson Middle Grades Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sarah J Rawson Middle Grades Academy students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sarah J Rawson Middle Grades Academy?
Sarah J Rawson Middle Grades Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sarah J Rawson Middle Grades Academy offer ?
Sarah J Rawson Middle Grades Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sarah J Rawson Middle Grades Academy part of?
Sarah J Rawson Middle Grades Academy is part of Hartford School District.
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