Serving 399 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy For Global Awareness 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 3% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy For Global Awareness ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy For Global Awareness's student population of 399 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy For Global Awareness 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 Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy For Global Awareness is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#932 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
54%
30%
Black
24%
12%
White
7%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy For Global Awareness's ranking?
Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy For Global Awareness is ranked #932 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy For Global Awareness?
399 students attend Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy For Global Awareness.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy For Global Awareness students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy For Global Awareness?
Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy For Global Awareness has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy For Global Awareness offer ?
Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy For Global Awareness offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy For Global Awareness part of?
Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy For Global Awareness is part of New Haven School District.
In what neighborhood is Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy For Global Awareness located?
Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy For Global Awareness is located in the The Hill neighborhood of New Haven, CT. There are 4 other public schools located in The Hill.
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