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Ponus Ridge Steam Academy

21 Hunters Lane
Norwalk, CT 06850
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 644 students in grades 6-8, Ponus Ridge Steam 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 16% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower 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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 644 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Ponus Ridge Steam Academy's student population of 644 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
644 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Ponus Ridge Steam 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 Ponus Ridge Steam Academy is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (CT)
#772 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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16%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ponus Ridge Steam Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ponus Ridge Steam Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ponus Ridge Steam Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
6%
5%
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Hispanic
62%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ponus Ridge Steam Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
12%
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White
11%
48%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ponus Ridge Steam Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Ponus Ridge Steam Academy and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ponus Ridge Steam Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ponus Ridge Steam Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ponus Ridge Steam Academy's ranking?
Ponus Ridge Steam Academy is ranked #772 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Ponus Ridge Steam Academy often compared to?
Ponus Ridge Steam Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Nathan Hale Middle School, Roton Middle School, West Rocks Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Ponus Ridge Steam Academy?
644 students attend Ponus Ridge Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Ponus Ridge Steam Academy students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ponus Ridge Steam Academy?
Ponus Ridge Steam Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ponus Ridge Steam Academy offer ?
Ponus Ridge Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ponus Ridge Steam Academy part of?
Ponus Ridge Steam Academy is part of Norwalk School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 644 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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