Serving 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Barnard Environmental Magnet 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 6% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barnard Environmental Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Barnard Environmental Magnet School's student population of 467 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Barnard Environmental Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barnard Environmental 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#859 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
33%
29%
Black
40%
13%
White
12%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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 Barnard Environmental Magnet School's ranking?
Barnard Environmental Magnet School is ranked #859 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Barnard Environmental Magnet School often compared to?
Barnard Environmental Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beecher School, Elm City Montessori School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Barnard Environmental Magnet School?
467 students attend Barnard Environmental Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Barnard Environmental Magnet School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barnard Environmental Magnet School?
Barnard Environmental Magnet School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Barnard Environmental Magnet School offer ?
Barnard Environmental Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Barnard Environmental Magnet School part of?
Barnard Environmental Magnet School is part of New Haven School District.
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