Serving 535 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower 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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy's student population of 535 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
535 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Colors
Blue, Grey, and Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#503 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
49%
32%
Black
2%
12%
White
44%
46%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy's ranking?
Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy is ranked #503 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy?
535 students attend Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy?
Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy offer ?
Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy part of?
Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy is part of Windham School District.
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