Benjamin Jepson Magnet School

Students love the playground at Benjamin Jepson Magnet School in Fair Haven Heights.

Benjamin Jepson Magnet School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8

15 Lexington Ave, New Haven, CT

Fair Haven Heights Neighborhood

New Haven School District

489 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms Lesley E Stancarone

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
13%

Reading Proficiency
29%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

29%

Math Proficiency

13%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

12:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

14.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

1,022:1

Student Diversity

Male

52%

Female

48%

Hispanic

57.8%

Black

24.6%

White

10.8%

Two or more races

5.4%

Asian or Pacific Islander

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

2/10/2024

My child has a new disability and nobody cared. The staff sort of knew, but never set up any meeting with teachers. Six fights in year! The students rule the teachers! Would not recommend honestly.

5.0 parent

5/12/2018

Very good. My child is happy and the staff is supportive!

2.0 parent

10/1/2014

We're happy we made the choice to leave Jepson. If your child has more needs academically or emotionally than the average child you might find this school the right fit but for those in the average to upper learning curve, this school does not encourage progression. There are a few very good teacher...

5.0 parent

11/15/2013

My son started pre-k 4 this fall & I have no complaints at all. Maybe the people who have been complaining in these reviews should seek to reeducate themselves & learn grammer and spelling before they write a bad review which makes them look ignorant. Seems these parents are sour perhaps because the...

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Benjamin Jepson Magnet School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in New Haven, CT and is served by the New Haven School District in Connecticut. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 489 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 13% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 29% are proficient in reading. Benjamin Jepson Magnet School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $301,182. Discover additional schools in the area, like New Haven Academy, High School in the Community, Metropolitan Business Academy, and more. Learn more about what New Haven has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Benjamin Jepson Magnet School.

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