Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School vs Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 799 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School
New London · Public middle · Grades 5–8
343 students
Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication
New London · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
328 students
| Measure | Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School New London, Connecticut | Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication New London, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 178 | #166 of 178 |
| National rank | #13665 of 15,369 | #12511 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 343 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 11% |
| city | New London | New London |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.9 vs 20.6).
- •Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 20%).
- •Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.3% vs 94.2%).
- •Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 11.7).
- •Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School is the larger school with 343 students compared with 328.
- •Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School is a public school while Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School better than Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication?
On the Success Index (US), Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication ranks higher (26.9 vs 20.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School and Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication?
About 799 m in a straight line, between New London and New London in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School: 343. Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School and Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication rank in Connecticut?
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School is 172nd of 178 and Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication is 166th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).