Serving 1,046 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Blackham 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 11% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 1,046 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Blackham 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 Blackham 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.
Blackham School is ranked #834 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Blackham School?
1,046 students attend Blackham School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Blackham School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blackham School?
Blackham School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Blackham School offer ?
Blackham School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 1,046 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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