Serving 593 students in grades 6-8, Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (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 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 593 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kelly Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 29.4 square miles in Norwich, CT. The area is accessible within a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.4 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.4 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School's student population of 593 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
593 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School 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 Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School is 0.74, which is more 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
#785 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.8%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School's ranking?
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School is ranked #785 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School often compared to?
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School?
593 students attend Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School?
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School offer ?
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School part of?
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School is part of Norwich School District.
In what neighborhood is Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School located?
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School is located in the Norwichtown neighborhood of Norwich, CT. There are 1 other public schools located in Norwichtown.
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