West Rock Authors Academy
- West Rock Authors Academy serves 209 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
Top Placements
West Rock Authors Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- West Rock Authors Academy's student population of 209 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 209 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Rock Authors Academy's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Rock Authors Academy is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #584 out of 968 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 24% |
| Black | 57% | 13% |
| White | 16% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 74% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | NEW HAVEN SCHOOL DISTRICT School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Rock Authors Academy is Metropolitan Business Academy (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Davis 21st Century Magnet Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Davis 21st Century Magnet Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New Haven Davis 21st Century Magnet Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 511 students
0.3 miles
35 Davis St.
New Haven, CT 06515
(475)220-7800 0.3 PK-8 511 - New Haven Mauro-sheridan Magnet School Grades: PK-8 | 537 students
0.4 miles
191 Fountain St.
New Haven, CT 06515
(475)220-2800 0.4 PK-8 537 - New Haven Metropolitan Business Academy Grades: 9-12 | 407 students
0.6 miles
115 Water Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(475)220-7700 0.6 9-12 407 - New Haven Common Ground High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 200 students
0.7 miles
358 Springside Ave.
New Haven, CT 06515
(203)389-4333 0.7 9-12 200 - New Haven Beecher School Grades: PK-8 | 503 students
0.9 miles
100 Jewel Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(475)220-3800 0.9 PK-8 503
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