Serving 388 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Concord 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% 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: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Columbus Magnet School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Norwalk, CT school district, covering an area of 36.4 square miles. Families typically drive 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.1 miles to the closest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 5.6 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Concord Magnet School's student population of 388 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
388 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
School Rankings
Concord Magnet School ranks within the top 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Concord Magnet School is 0.69, 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
#338 out of 939 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.2%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Concord Magnet School's ranking?
Concord Magnet School is ranked #338 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Concord Magnet School often compared to?
Concord Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rowayton School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Concord Magnet School?
388 students attend Concord Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Concord Magnet School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Concord Magnet School?
Concord Magnet School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Concord Magnet School offer ?
Concord Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Concord Magnet School part of?
Concord Magnet School is part of Norwalk School District.
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