Ponus Ridge Steam Academy vs. Roton Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 622 students in grades 6-8, Ponus Ridge Steam Academy 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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 453 students in grades 6-8, Roton 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 35% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
622 students
453 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#772 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#554 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
199
161
Grade 7 Students
207
127
Grade 8 Students
216
165
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
2%
% Hispanic
65%
56%
% Black
16%
10%
% White
10%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
