Thames River Magnet School

154 Toll Gate Road
Groton, CT 06340
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thames River Magnet School ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to 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 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 50% in CT
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thames River Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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School Overview

Thames River Magnet School's student population of 516 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
516 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Thames River Magnet School ranks within the top 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thames River Magnet School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
#366 out of 940 schools
(Top 50%)
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45-49%
39%
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55-59%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
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Hispanic
28%
29%
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Black
8%
13%
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White
44%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
This chart display the diversity score of Thames River Magnet School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thames River Magnet School's ranking?
Thames River Magnet School is ranked #366 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Thames River Magnet School often compared to?
Thames River Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles Barnum School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Thames River Magnet School?
516 students attend Thames River Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Thames River Magnet School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thames River Magnet School?
Thames River Magnet School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Thames River Magnet School offer ?
Thames River Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thames River Magnet School part of?
Thames River Magnet School is part of Groton School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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