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#938 of 990 schools in CT
Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication
Middle School · Interdistrict School for Arts and Comm District · New London, CT
A charter middle school in New London, CT serving grades 6th – 8th.
190 Governor Winthrop Blvd., New London, CT 06320
- Math 13% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication 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 92Walker's Paradise
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennie Dover Jackson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle GradesEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Clark Lane Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 1.5 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.
Interdistrict School for Arts and Comm District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,580NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication is listed in Interdistrict School for Arts and Comm District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication
Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication is a public middle school in New London, CT, part of Interdistrict School for Arts and Comm District, serving approximately 279 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #938 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication
What grades does Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication serve?
Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication?
Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication?
The student-teacher ratio at Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication rank in CT?
Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication ranks #938 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication's MySchoolScout rating?
Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication a charter school?
Yes, Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication a Title I school?
No, Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication?
71.0% of students at Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication 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
- 279
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 8
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (860) 447-1003
- 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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