Sarah J Rawson Middle Grades Academy serves 202 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 58% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 61% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
202 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)58%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)61%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
10%
31%
Black
87%
12%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
37%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% CT state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% CT state average).
How many students attend Sarah J Rawson Middle Grades Academy?
202 students attend Sarah J Rawson Middle Grades Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sarah J Rawson Middle Grades Academy students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sarah J Rawson Middle Grades Academy?
Sarah J Rawson Middle Grades Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sarah J Rawson Middle Grades Academy offer ?
Sarah J Rawson Middle Grades Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sarah J Rawson Middle Grades Academy part of?
Sarah J Rawson Middle Grades Academy is part of Hartford School District.
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