Serving 330 students in grades 6-8, Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School's student population of 330 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 86% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#923 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
69%
31%
Black
16%
12%
White
5%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School's ranking?
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School is ranked #923 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School often compared to?
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication, Clark Lane Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School?
330 students attend Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School?
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School offer ?
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School part of?
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School is part of New London School District.
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