Serving 843 students in grades 5-6, Elisabeth M. Bennet 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 19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Elisabeth M. Bennet 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 Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy?
843 students attend Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy?
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy offer ?
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy part of?
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