Serving 553 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy 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 Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy is 0.57, 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.
What is Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy's ranking?
Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy is ranked #496 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy?
553 students attend Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy?
Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy offer ?
Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy part of?
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