Serving 968 students in grades 6-8, Beman 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 20% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (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 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Beman 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 Beman Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Beman Middle School?
968 students attend Beman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Beman Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beman Middle School?
Beman Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Beman Middle School offer ?
Beman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Beman Middle School part of?
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