Groton Middle School vs Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School
Groton Middle School and Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School are very closely rated, both scoring around 6.1 out of 10. Groton Middle School is significantly larger with 898 students, about 2.7× the size of Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School (330). In math proficiency, Groton Middle School leads at 28.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Groton Middle School
Groton, CT
6.1/10
Middle School6th – 8th
898 students
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School
New London, CT
5.9/10
Middle School6th – 8th
330 students
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| Metric | Groton Middle School | Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.1 / 10 | 5.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.3 | 4.2 |
| Growth Score | 6.4 | 7.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.2% | 95.8% |
| Environment Score | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| State Rank | #591 of 992 | #640 of 992 |
| State Percentile | 41th | 36th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Groton Middle School | Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 28.0% | 11.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 47.0% | 20.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Groton Middle School | Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 898 | 330 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.2:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.2% | 95.8% |
| District | Groton School District | New London School District |
| City | Groton | New London |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Groton (06340) | New London (06320) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $77,768 | $60,224 |
| Median Home Value | $275,500 | $234,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,492 | $1,304 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 38.1% | 29.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% | 20.9% |
| Avg Commute | 18 min | 20 min |