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Great Neck Elementary School vs. Jack Jackter Intermediate School

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School Overview

School
Great Neck Elementary School
165 Great Neck Rd.
Waterford, CT 06385
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Jack Jackter Intermediate School
215 Halls Hill Rd.
Colchester, CT 06415
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Great Neck Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 462 students in grades 3-5, Jack Jackter Intermediate School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
3-5
Total Students
334 students
462 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Great Neck Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jack Jackter Intermediate School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Great Neck Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jack Jackter Intermediate School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Great Neck Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jack Jackter Intermediate School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Great Neck Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Waterford School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jack Jackter Intermediate School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Colchester School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#225 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
#270 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Great Neck Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jack Jackter Intermediate School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in CT)
64%
(Top 30% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Great Neck Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Waterford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jack Jackter Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Colchester School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 30% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
62%
(Top 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Great Neck Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Waterford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jack Jackter Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Colchester School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Great Neck Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Waterford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jack Jackter Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Colchester School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Great Neck Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Jack Jackter Intermediate School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
71
-
Grade 1 Students
44
-
Grade 2 Students
62
-
Grade 3 Students
52
169
Grade 4 Students
45
150
Grade 5 Students
60
143

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Great Neck Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Waterford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jack Jackter Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Colchester School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Great Neck Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waterford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jack Jackter Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Colchester School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Great Neck Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Waterford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jack Jackter Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Colchester School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
73%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Great Neck Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waterford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jack Jackter Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Colchester School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Great Neck Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waterford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jack Jackter Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Colchester School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.44
0.30
This chart showcases the diversity score of Great Neck Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waterford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jack Jackter Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Colchester School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Great Neck Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Waterford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jack Jackter Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Colchester School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Great Neck Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Waterford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jack Jackter Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Colchester School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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