Serving 622 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 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 622 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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 0.54, 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 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?
622 students attend Ponus Ridge Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Ponus Ridge Steam Academy students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 10% 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 12:1, which is equal to 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 622 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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