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Benjamin Jepson Magnet School

Public | PK-8 | 525 students

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Posted December 10, 2012

the new principal is horrible! is anyone else having a problem with her and new rules?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 15, 2012

We've been at this school for a full year and two months now. Last year was alright because my child could complete work at the next grade level all year. As was my fear going into this year, she is in the same classroom and now is just repeating the concepts and topics she mastered last year. Supposedly this week she'll get "older ++" work, finally. School is not working with us to adequately meet her academic needs. My younger just started PK. Her teacher does not take flack, which I like, she smiles a lot, her aids and paras are wonderful. The emphasis on literacy/reading skills in this room will mean that most of the rest will be reading by the end of the year as well. While the new principal is loved by many, I personally don't feel she hears my concerns and I feel consistently brushed off. The Vice Principal is good. The current PTO leadership does not understand the diverse needs of this community, IMHO, but, more folks are pushing for accountability and getting involved now. Kids in the lower grades get daily "specials,"but no foreign language, no instrumental music & few after school opportunities for them. I suspect for kids who are truly average it is great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 7, 2010

I've been at this school for 11 years now, and I can't say anything bad about it at all. It helped me become the great young adult that I am now. I highly recommend this school!
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 19, 2008

this school is brand new but it coould still need some chnges for example alot of kids say swear words and the teachers hear it and they even tell them to watch there mouth! and they coild at least just tell the kid that it is not appropite. but other than that the kids always fight there isnt a day that will go by peacfully. but the third floor princpal named lesli is a really good pricapl and so is the main princpal! and the science teacher tom is exellent and so is the math teacher maria and amy for language arts and the social studies teacher to tod!!!!and the libarian jeeane!!! now debbie the secratry is reall kind!!!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 25, 2008

My children have gone to Jepson for the past 5 years. This is the best school for my daughter as she does not learn in the traditional manner that school is usually taught and since kindergarten the teachers she has had have worked very hard to find a way for her to learn and reach her potential. While some people would be turned off by the fact that everyone is on a first name basis, I find that this fosters a lot of respect between the faculty and students and students feel that is not only their school but their second family.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 6, 2008

I am a graduate of jepson who has been there since kindergarten and i absolutely loved it! the teaching is excellent and the children, for the most part, are very well behaved. Of course like all schools, there will be the 'knuckle heads' but they are usually not in the same classroom with you. The size of the class is not too big which is good for learning purposses. Although they may not have sports teams, they have other academic-based programs which makes Jepson among the best schools in new haven. If you want your child to get a great education in the right environment with the diversity all schools should have, Jepson is the school for them. Yours Truly, A Well prepared for the future jepson graduate CLASS OF '05' !


Posted February 26, 2007

I totally disagree with the previous comment. My two sons have been at Jespon since pre-school. The children do not run the school! As far as using first names for the staff... The use of first names fosters mutual respect. Respect given, gets respect. If you choose to have your child in a classroom where they sit in rows, hands folded, working at a level that the entire class is...this isn't the school for you. Instead, open classes, reading nooks, hands on learning ...this is the Jepson I wanted for my sons. My boys haved thrived at this school, excelled in studies and have become caring, smart, well adjusted students. I would recommend Jepson Magnet to any parent seeking a wonderful start for their child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 17, 2005

The school has no structure at all. The kids seems like they run the school. Anytime you have students calling you by your first name that's no good and that's what this school does.It's not teaching the kids morals or respect.I made a big mistake sending my child to this school.
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2009.

40 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
59%

2007

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

40 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
48%

2007

 
 
51%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

39 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
65%

2007

 
 
69%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2009.

49 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
61%

2007

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

48 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
49%

2007

 
 
43%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

49 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
65%

2007

 
 
41%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

42 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
63%

2007

 
 
45%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

41 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
41%

2007

 
 
40%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

34 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
71%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

45 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
57%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2009.

31 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
71%

2007

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

31 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
45%

2007

 
 
32%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

33 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
56%

2007

 
 
62%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

43 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
53%

2007

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

43 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
44%

2007

 
 
54%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 81% in 2009.

45 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
58%

2007

 
 
63%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2009.

37 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
42%

2007

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

33 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
56%

2007

 
 
51%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

45 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
44%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 84% in 2009.

40 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
69%

2007

 
 
83%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students60%
Femalen/a
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English61%

Reading

All Students38%
Femalen/a
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities44%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English42%

Writing

All Students54%
Femalen/a
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities64%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English57%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students63%
Female58%
Malen/a
Black57%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities65%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English62%

Reading

All Students44%
Female40%
Malen/a
Black39%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities44%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English44%

Writing

All Students61%
Female77%
Malen/a
Black48%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities65%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English60%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students67%
Female79%
Malen/a
Black55%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities70%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English67%

Reading

All Students63%
Female63%
Malen/a
Black43%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities65%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English63%

Writing

All Students76%
Female84%
Male65%
Black63%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities80%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students77%
Femalen/a
Male76%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%

Reading

All Students58%
Femalen/a
Male48%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities58%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%

Writing

All Students64%
Femalen/a
Male57%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English64%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students58%
Femalen/a
Male60%
Black50%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities60%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English65%

Reading

All Students58%
Femalen/a
Male52%
Black55%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities60%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English65%

Writing

All Students47%
Femalen/a
Male38%
Black38%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities50%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English49%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students51%
Female43%
Malen/a
Black35%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities53%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English53%

Reading

All Students64%
Female62%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities63%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English66%

Writing

All Students73%
Female86%
Malen/a
Black76%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 41% 14%
Hispanic 32% 17%
White 26% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 57%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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375 Quinnipiac Ave
New Haven, CT 06513
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Phone: (203) 946-6077

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