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#900 of 990 schools in CT
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School
Middle School · New London School District · New London, CT
A New London School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
36 Waller St., New London, CT 06320
- Math 4% proficient (2022)
- Reading 13% proficient (2022)
- 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School score 8% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 7%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 9% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,594/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New London), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,224
Median home value
$234,800
Median rent
$1,304/mo
College educated
29.1%
Homeownership
40%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06320; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle GradesEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 0.0 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Interdistrict School for Arts and CommunicationCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Clark Lane Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 548 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
New London School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $29,746NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School is listed in New London School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School is a public middle school in New London, CT, part of New London School District, serving approximately 330 students in grades 6th-8th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #900 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School
What grades does Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School serve?
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School?
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 330 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School rank in CT?
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School ranks #900 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School a charter school?
No, Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School?
95.8% of students at Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 330
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 8
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.7%
- Phone
- (860) 437-6480
- Area population (ZIP 06320)
- 27,275
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06320; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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