D−
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 5–8
36 Waller St., New London, CT 06320 · (860) 437-6480 · Part of New London School District
Students
343
Students per teacher
7:1
Free or reduced lunch
94%
Setting
City
Grades
5–8
What stands out about Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 37 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 35 pts below the state
- Small classes: 7:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency0.5%
State average 37.9%
Reading / language arts16%
State average 50.7%
Location
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36 Waller St., New London
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 688
Grade 7119
Grade 8136
Enrollment over time
337’20
337’21
349’22
330’23
343’24
About steady.
Who goes here
Hispanic 65%Black 18%Two or more races 8%White 6%Asian 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.