BENNIE DOVER JACKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Bennie Dover Jackson (BDJ) Middle School, located in New London, Connecticut, serves as a central hub for the city’s middle-grade education, typically catering to students in grades 6 through 8. The school is known for its focus on providing a structured environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of the New London Public Schools district, the institution strives to prepare its diverse student population for the rigor of high school by fostering a culture of high expectations and inclusive learning.

Beyond core academics, Bennie Dover Jackson offers a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to help students discover their unique interests and talents. The school places a significant emphasis on building strong partnerships with families and the local New London community, aiming to create a collaborative environment where students feel supported and empowered. By integrating technology into the classroom and focusing on both character building and scholastic achievement, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded, responsible, and capable citizens ready for future success.

36 Waller St.
New London, CT 06320-5216
Advertisement

BENNIE DOVER JACKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in New London, CT with about 347 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
347
Teachers:
37.34
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 347 students

Hispanic/Latino
69.7%
Black or African American
14.4%
White
8.6%
Two or more races
4.9%
Asian
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.