Serving 591 students in grades 6-8, Dolan 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 23% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (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 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 591 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Dolan 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 Dolan School is 0.61, 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.
Dolan School is ranked #648 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Dolan School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Dolan School?
591 students attend Dolan School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Dolan School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dolan School?
Dolan School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dolan School offer ?
Dolan School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 591 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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