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#223 of 990 schools in CT

Top 22% in state

Jack Jackter Intermediate School

Elementary School · Colchester School District · Colchester, CT

A Colchester School District elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.

215 Halls Hill Rd., Colchester, CT 06415

  • Math 60% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency61% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$22,830
Chronic Absenteeism13.4%

Students at Jack Jackter Intermediate School score 61% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency60%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 61% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
66%
ELA
69%
2018
Math
71%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
71%
ELA
71%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
61%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
61%
2022
Math
60%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

23.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Jack Jackter Intermediate 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$119,656

Median home value

$340,700

Median rent

$1,398/mo

College educated

46.2%

Homeownership

78.9%

Poverty rate

4.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06415; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Colchester School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$22,830NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jack Jackter Intermediate School is listed in Colchester School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jack Jackter Intermediate School

Jack Jackter Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Colchester, CT, part of Colchester School District, serving approximately 462 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #223 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jack Jackter Intermediate School

What grades does Jack Jackter Intermediate School serve?

Jack Jackter Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Jack Jackter Intermediate School?

Jack Jackter Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 462 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jack Jackter Intermediate School?

The student-teacher ratio at Jack Jackter Intermediate School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jack Jackter Intermediate School rank in CT?

Jack Jackter Intermediate School ranks #223 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Jack Jackter Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jack Jackter Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Jack Jackter Intermediate School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jack Jackter Intermediate School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Jack Jackter Intermediate School a charter school?

No, Jack Jackter Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jack Jackter Intermediate School a Title I school?

No, Jack Jackter Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jack Jackter Intermediate School?

23.8% of students at Jack Jackter Intermediate 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
462
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Connecticut Planning Region 8
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.4%
Area population (ZIP 06415)
16,075
Area average commute
30.8 min
Area median age
43.8
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 06415; 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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