Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School

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Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School is a public middle school in New London, Connecticut, serving 349 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the New London School District, which is ranked 156 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School consistently performs significantly below the state and district averages in standardized test scores for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 12.7% of 6th graders, 11.3% of 7th graders, and 8.4% of 8th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 48.1%, 49.5%, and 49.1%, respectively. The school's performance in Mathematics is even more concerning, with only 5.9% of 6th graders, 5.7% of 7th graders, and 11.8% of 8th graders achieving proficiency, compared to the state averages of 41.4%, 41.5%, and 48.1%. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students (over 97%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School to other nearby schools, it becomes evident that the school is significantly underperforming academically. For example, the nearby Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades, which is also part of the New London School District, outperforms Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates. The performance of Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School is in stark contrast to higher-performing school districts in the state, such as Lyme-Old Lyme and Stonington, where middle schools consistently achieve proficiency rates well above the state averages in both ELA and Mathematics.

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Public 6-8

 36 Waller St.
       New London, CT  06320


(860) 437-6480

District: New London School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
246th of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,704 Help


Students who attend Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School usually attend:

High:    New London High School
    New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School
    Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades

Student/teacher ratio:  8.0 Help
Number of students:  330

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
69.4%
African American:
16.1%
Two or more races:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.8% Help


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Compare Details Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School ranks worse than 98.4% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.67. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (69.4%), African American (16.1%), two or more races (7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School is 8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School is $24,704.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School 246th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School in the ranking list.)

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New London School District:

SchoolDigger ranks New London School District 156th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 6.97 224th 248 9.7%
2007 6.15 225th 250 10.0%
2008 5.06 231st 252 8.3%
2009 10.21 220th 255 13.7%
2010 13.88 226th 268 15.7%
2011 14.05 228th 269 15.2%
2012 13.10 234th 272 14.0%
2013 18.74 234th 278 15.8%
2015 12.91 237th 280 15.4%
2016 6.99 222nd 246 9.8%
2017 7.43 226th 250 9.6%
2018 8.51 225th 249 9.6%
2019 6.92 239th 259 7.7%
2021 6.82 261st 275 5.1%
2022 5.56 241st 250 3.6%
2023 6.64 235th 249 5.6%
2024 4.67 246th 250 1.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.65 6th 16 62.5%
2019 22.47 7th 15 53.3%
2021 28.74 34th 34 0.0%
2022 24.71 11th 26 57.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 10.45 225th 244 7.8%
2022 24.44 18th 36 50.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 11.03 200th 218 8.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.58 156th 160 2.5%
2019 3.52 160th 169 5.3%
2021 4.20 229th 235 2.6%
2023 3.91 157th 160 1.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.70 156th 164 4.9%
2019 5.78 164th 167 1.8%
2021 6.71 210th 224 6.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.17 66th 75 12.0%
2019 16.11 89th 97 8.2%
2021 9.73 141st 146 3.4%
2022 7.31 93rd 97 4.1%
2023 12.01 95th 99 4.0%
2024 9.81 101st 104 2.9%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 181 164 1 96 1 n/a n/a 0 443
1989 185 142 9 97 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1990 156 137 4 110 n/a n/a n/a 0 407
1991 173 151 3 115 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1992 149 162 2 116 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1993 141 170 0 115 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1994 180 166 0 111 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1995 207 251 7 231 4 n/a n/a 0 700
1996 207 251 7 231 4 n/a n/a 0 700
1997 204 280 10 233 5 n/a n/a 0 732
1998 239 277 15 194 3 n/a n/a 0 728
1999 188 260 12 236 6 n/a n/a 0 702
2000 191 251 12 276 7 n/a n/a 0 737
2001 192 276 12 276 7 n/a n/a 0 763
2002 148 250 6 295 9 n/a n/a 0 708
2003 148 250 6 295 9 n/a n/a 0 708
2004 115 237 5 320 11 n/a n/a 0 688
2005 127 245 14 325 12 n/a n/a 0 723
2006 105 235 18 324 9 n/a n/a 0 691
2007 110 233 19 315 13 n/a n/a 0 690
2008 87 215 12 301 12 n/a n/a 0 627
2009 97 215 10 281 19 n/a n/a 0 622
2010 84 211 8 297 10 n/a n/a 0 610
2011 78 203 8 276 8 0 17 0 590
2012 80 171 8 290 2 1 19 0 571
2013 90 166 9 297 3 3 25 0 593
2014 71 156 3 290 3 3 27 0 553
2015 86 170 5 323 3 3 34 0 624
2016 76 151 8 322 4 1 40 0 602
2017 39 68 7 271 4 1 26 0 416
2018 30 50 5 242 3 0 17 0 347
2019 19 45 2 192 2 0 17 0 277
2020 19 43 2 189 2 0 11 0 266
2021 26 55 3 230 2 0 21 0 337
2022 27 47 4 236 2 1 20 0 337
2023 22 58 4 236 1 1 27 0 349
2024 16 53 6 229 2 1 23 0 330

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 443 41.0 10.8 n/a
1989 433 46.5 9.3 n/a
1990 407 43.9 9.2 n/a
1991 442 43.8 10.0 n/a
1992 429 45.1 9.5 49
1993 426 40.5 10.5 4.5
1994 457 39.0 11.7 64.3
1995 700 52.7 13.3 64.1
1996 700 52.7 13.3 64.1
1997 732 58.2 12.6 61.1
1998 728 60.1 12.1 53
1999 702 62.8 11.2 74.9
2000 737 64.0 11.5 57.5
2001 763 65.6 11.6 n/a
2002 708 63.8 11.1 82.5
2003 708 63.8 11.1 82.5
2004 688 65.8 10.5 80.8
2005 723 51.8 14.0 n/a
2006 691 46.8 14.8 78.9
2007 690 47.7 14.5 69.3
2008 627 56.5 11.1 74
2009 622 61.4 11.2 79.1
2010 610 54.4 11.2 43.3
2011 590 53.4 11.0 93.9
2012 571 53.7 10.6 95.3
2013 593 46.0 12.8 90.6
2014 553 46.4 11.9 81
2015 624 50.0 12.4 85.4
2016 602 53.0 11.3 88.5
2017 416 30.3 13.7 88.2
2018 347 37.3 9.2 91.9
2019 277 22.3 12.4 96
2020 266 24.4 10.9 95.1
2021 337 29.5 11.4 92.3
2022 337 22.3 15.1 95.8
2023 349 30.9 11.2 97.1
2024 330 40.8 8.0 95.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 443 41.0 10.8 n/a
1989 433 46.5 9.3 n/a
1990 407 43.9 9.2 n/a
1991 442 43.8 10.0 n/a
1992 429 45.1 9.5 49
1993 426 40.5 10.5 4.5
1994 457 39.0 11.7 64.3
1995 700 52.7 13.3 64.1
1996 700 52.7 13.3 64.1
1997 732 58.2 12.6 61.1
1998 728 60.1 12.1 53
1999 702 62.8 11.2 74.9
2000 737 64.0 11.5 57.5
2001 763 65.6 11.6 n/a
2002 708 63.8 11.1 82.5
2003 708 63.8 11.1 82.5
2004 688 65.8 10.5 80.8
2005 723 51.8 14.0 n/a
2006 691 46.8 14.8 78.9
2007 690 47.7 14.5 69.3
2008 627 56.5 11.1 74
2009 622 61.4 11.2 79.1
2010 610 54.4 11.2 43.3
2011 590 53.4 11.0 93.9
2012 571 53.7 10.6 95.3
2013 593 46.0 12.8 90.6
2014 553 46.4 11.9 81
2015 624 50.0 12.4 85.4
2016 602 53.0 11.3 88.5
2017 416 30.3 13.7 88.2
2018 347 37.3 9.2 91.9
2019 277 22.3 12.4 96
2020 266 24.4 10.9 95.1
2021 337 29.5 11.4 92.3
2022 337 22.3 15.1 95.8
2023 349 30.9 11.2 97.1
2024 330 40.8 8.0 95.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $17,499
2019 $16,805
2020 $18,281
2021 $18,108
2022 $22,707
2023 $24,704

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 239th of 259 Middle schoolsRanks 235th of 249 Middle schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School)11.512.4
 0.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New London School District)23.220
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.348
 7.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School)23.47.4
 16%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New London School District)23.611
 12.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)56.148.8
 7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School)19.47.5
 11.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New London School District)17.77.7
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.137.9
 8.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School)19.819.1
 0.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New London School District)27.121
 6.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.848.5
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students277349
 26%
African American4558
 28.9%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic192236
 22.9%
Pacific Islander01
White1922
 15.8%
Two or More Races1727
 58.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96%97.1%
 1.1%


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New London School District
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Distance: 0mi
Rank: 246th of 250
Students: 330
New London School District
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Distance: 0.03mi
Rank: 199th of 250
Students: 99
Interdistrict School for Arts and Community District
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Rank: 141st of 250
Students: 279
Waterford School District
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Rank: 94th of 250
Students: 548
Groton School District
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Distance: 5.06mi
Rank: 138th of 250
Students: 898
East Lyme School District
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Distance: 5.55mi
Rank: 47th of 250
Students: 693
Ledyard School District
Public 6-8
Distance: 6.77mi
Rank: 137th of 250
Students: 560
Montville School District
Public 6-8
Distance: 7.38mi
Rank: 136th of 250
Students: 512
Stonington School District
Public 6-8
Distance: 8.44mi
Rank: 59th of 250
Students: 394
Preston School District
Public 6-8
Distance: 11.02mi
Rank: 112th of 250
Students: 130








Frequently Asked Questions about Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School

Students at Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School are 69% Hispanic, 16% African American, 7% Two or more races, 5% White, 2% Asian.

Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School ranks in the bottom 1.6% of Connecticut middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 330 students attended Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School.

Students who attend Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School usually go on to attend New London High School


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