Ponus Ridge Middle School vs. West Rocks Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 677 students in grades 6-8, Ponus Ridge 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 16% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 719 students in grades 6-8, West Rocks 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 26% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
677 students
719 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#772 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#669 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
217
245
Grade 7 Students
221
233
Grade 8 Students
239
241
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
5%
% Hispanic
61%
57%
% Black
18%
15%
% White
12%
22%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
