Interdistrict School for Arts and Community District

The Interdistrict School for Arts and Community District in Connecticut is home to a single public charter middle school, the Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication, which serves grades 6-8. While the school has a diverse student population, it faces challenges in academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics below the state average.

The Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication has a student body that is 60.85% Hispanic, 18.15% African American, 12.1% White, 1.42% Asian, and 6.41% two or more races. The school's academic performance is a concern, with ELA proficiency rates ranging from 44.7% for 6th grade to 53.8% for 8th grade, and Mathematics proficiency rates ranging from 20.9% for 7th grade to 37.6% for 6th grade in the 2023-2024 school year. While these rates have shown some improvement from the previous year, they still lag behind the state averages.

The school serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 70.82% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the school's higher-than-average spending per student ($13,271) and lower student-teacher ratio (10.8 to 1), these resources have not yet translated into significantly improved academic outcomes. The school's challenges in academic performance, coupled with the diverse and economically disadvantaged student population, highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to help address these issues and improve student success.