Engineering - Science University Magnet School
Rank
: 7/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(475) 220-6000
Engineering - Science University Magnet School serves 596 students in grades 6-12.
Engineering - Science University Magnet School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Engineering - Science University Magnet School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Engineering - Science University Magnet School's student population of 596 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 596 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Engineering - Science University Magnet School is ranked within the top 50% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Engineering - Science University Magnet School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #370 out of 951 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 25% |
| Black | 40% | 13% |
| White | 33% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New Haven School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Engineering - Science University Magnet School is Elm City College Preparatory School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Booker T. Washington Academy (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- New Haven Booker T. Washington Academy Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-4 | 300 students10
0.0 miles
804 State Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 691-6535 0 K-4 300 - New Haven Elm City College Preparatory School Charter School
Math: 53% | Reading: 63%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-12 | 752 students10
0.5 miles
407 James Street
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 772-7010 0.5 K-12 752 - New Haven Amistad Academy Charter School
Math: 50% | Reading: 52%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 1,081 student10
0.6 miles
130 Edgewood Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 772-7000 0.6 K-12 1,081 - New Haven Conte/west Hills Magnet School Math: 25% | Reading: 39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 661 students10
0.6 miles
511 Chapel St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-5400 0.6 PK-8 661 - New Haven East Rock Community Magnet School Math: 24% | Reading: 33%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 504 students10
0.6 miles
133 Nash St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-5900 0.6 PK-8 504
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