Interdistrict School for Arts and Community District

The Interdistrict School for Arts and Community District is home to a single school: Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication, a middle school in New London, CT. The school serves grades 4 through 8, enrolling 328 students. The student-teacher ratio of 11.7 suggests smaller class sizes. Roughly 68% of the student body qualifies for free/reduced lunch, indicating many families face economic challenges. Despite that, chronic absenteeism is 14.6%, below the state average of 16.4%, meaning attendance is consistent.

Academically, English Language Arts is a clear strength. In 2025-2026, ELA proficiency met or exceeded the state average in every grade tested: 57.7% in grade 5 versus 53.5% statewide, 51.2% in grade 6 matching the state, and 53.5% in grade 7 versus 52.2% statewide. Math tells a different story. Grade 6 math is strong at 48.8% proficient, 4.4 points above the state. However, grade 7 math sits at 33.7%, 10.4 points below the state, and grade 8 math is 30.0%, 11.9 points below. The good news is that 6th grade math jumped from 34.4% to 48.8% in one year, a 14.4-point gain, and the 8th grade math gap with the state is narrowing.

The school's overall rank improved from the 44th percentile in both 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 to the 48th percentile in 2025-2026. It now ranks 133rd out of 258 ranked schools. However, the district rank is in the bottom third of Connecticut districts. For parents, this school offers strong literacy outcomes, improving math trends, and good attendance. The most significant area for improvement is 7th and 8th grade math, where proficiency remains roughly 10 to 12 points below the state average. The low student-teacher ratio and recent math gains suggest a solid foundation for continued progress.