Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School
New London, CT · Middle School · Grades 6-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School is a middle school located in New London, Connecticut. The school serves 349 students in grades 6-8.
With a DataScore of 43/100 (D), Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School performs below the state average for Connecticut. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
97% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School has a DataScore of 43/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School has 349 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1.
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of +3.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School is part of the New London School District in New London, Connecticut. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.