Serving 157 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, West Rock Authors 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend West Rock Authors Academy?
157 students attend West Rock Authors Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of West Rock Authors Academy students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Rock Authors Academy?
West Rock Authors Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Rock Authors Academy offer ?
West Rock Authors Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Rock Authors Academy part of?
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