Serving 625 students in grades 7-8, Irving A. Robbins Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Irving A. Robbins Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Irving A. Robbins Middle School is 0.68, 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?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Irving A. Robbins Middle School?
625 students attend Irving A. Robbins Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Irving A. Robbins Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Irving A. Robbins Middle School?
Irving A. Robbins Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Irving A. Robbins Middle School offer ?
Irving A. Robbins Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Irving A. Robbins Middle School part of?
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