Serving 629 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Jumoke 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 18% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 629 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Jumoke Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Jumoke Academy's student population of 629 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
629 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
Jumoke 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 Jumoke Academy is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#785 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
30%
Black
92%
12%
White
1%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Jumoke Academy is ranked #785 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jumoke Academy?
The graduation rate of Jumoke Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Jumoke Academy?
629 students attend Jumoke Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Jumoke Academy students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jumoke Academy?
Jumoke Academy has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jumoke Academy offer ?
Jumoke Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jumoke Academy part of?
Jumoke Academy is part of Jumoke Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Jumoke Academy located?
Jumoke Academy is located in the Asylum Hill neighborhood of Hartford, CT. There are 4 other public schools located in Asylum Hill.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 8/25/2023Honestly, coming to this school was a good decision for me.5 8/25/2023This school has been the biggest blessing to our lives. I was shopping around for a pre-k and couldn't believe the prices I was getting. Jumoke is cheap ($500 for the whole year), and they also feed my son breakfast and lunch. The teachers are really good too.Review Jumoke Academy. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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Honestly, coming to this school was a good decision for me.
This school has been the biggest blessing to our lives. I was shopping around for a pre-k and couldn't believe the prices I was getting. Jumoke is cheap ($500 for the whole year), and they also feed my son breakfast and lunch. The teachers are really good too.
Review Jumoke Academy. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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