Serving 643 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy 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 5% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 643 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language 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 Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy is 0.35, 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 is Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy's ranking?
Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy is ranked #920 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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy?
643 students attend Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy?
Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy offer ?
Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 643 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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