Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School

Grades: 5-8
Students: 343
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 311:1
Certified Teachers: 94%
Community Reviews
8 Reviews
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
1/10
Test Scores
3/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
NA
College Readiness
4/10
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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Literal hell. Went here for 21-22, threatened with death from bullies on more than one occasion. Seen my classmates literally be tackled and chased by bullies and then they get in trouble for it. Administration doesn't do anything. The principle Mr V is clueless and barely knows how to do his job. T
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Posted by a student on 7/31/2022
My child was in the STEM program. I hesitate to write poor reviews, but here is what I wish I had known as a parent before they started there. Much of the information given to us by the STEM leadership during tours was WRONG. We were told out of district transportation is provided, but we found out
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Posted by a parent on 12/3/2018
I appreciate the innovative thinking and planning that the thoughtful staff and leadership have made to the school.
Posted by a parent on 1/26/2016
I am a student at BDJMS. I am in the STEM program. Overall, the school is great. My STEM teachers are REALLY nice. There are a lot of opportunities for the STEM kids. However, the school needs some work. There are not a lot of electives. There should be things like Woodshop. The students are out of
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Posted by a community member on 5/24/2015
From the New London District plan, published in the 2012-2013 year. These numbers do not lie. There is a serious problem with the leadership ruining this once adequate school: High Staff Absenteeism & Turnover contributes to inconsistency of instruction. o 20% of teachers had more than 10 absences;
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Posted by a parent on 8/11/2013

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New London schools - Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School is located at 36 Waller Street, New London CT 06320. Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School is in the New London School District. Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 5-8.

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