Serving 402 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Benjamin Jepson Magnet 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 13% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Benjamin Jepson Magnet 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 Benjamin Jepson Magnet School is 0.55, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Jepson Magnet School?
402 students attend Benjamin Jepson Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Benjamin Jepson Magnet School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin Jepson Magnet School?
Benjamin Jepson Magnet School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Benjamin Jepson Magnet School offer ?
Benjamin Jepson Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Benjamin Jepson Magnet School part of?
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