Ponus Ridge Steam Academy vs. Nathan Hale Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 637 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 17% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). 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 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 499 students in grades 6-8, Nathan Hale Middle School 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 33% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
637 students
499 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
48 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#763 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#560 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
212
160
Grade 7 Students
206
172
Grade 8 Students
219
167
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
66%
56%
% Black
16%
14%
% White
10%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%