How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School | Clark Lane Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | New London, CT | Waterford, CT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 343 | 529 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 7.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 86.0% | 26.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School | Clark Lane Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $28,737 | $26,605 |
| District | New London Public Schools | Waterford Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School | Clark Lane Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6.4% | 71.3% |
| African American | 18.1% | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65.0% | 15.7% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.2% | 6.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School | Clark Lane Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 148:1 | 189:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 37.5% | 11.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 45 | 25 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.