Engineering - Science University Magnet School
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(203)946-6610
- Engineering - Science University Magnet School serves 601 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 48% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 61% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Engineering - Science University Magnet School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Engineering - Science University Magnet School's student population of 601 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 601 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Engineering - Science University Magnet School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Engineering - Science University Magnet School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #511 out of 968 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 6% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 24% |
| Black | 41% | 13% |
| White | 33% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.42 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 89% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New Haven School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Engineering - Science University Magnet School is Elm City College Preparatory School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Elm City College Preparatory School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Booker T. Washington Academy (0.0 miles away)
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- New Haven Booker T. Washington Academy Charter School
Grades: K-3 | 241 students
0.0 miles
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New Haven, CT 06511
(203)691-6535 0.0 K-3 241 - New Haven Elm City College Preparatory School Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 726 students
0.5 miles
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New Haven, CT 06513
(203)772-7010 0.5 K-12 726 - New Haven Amistad Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 1057 students
0.6 miles
130 Edgewood Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
(203)772-7000 0.6 K-12 1057 - New Haven Conte/west Hills Magnet School Grades: PK-8 | 645 students
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511 Chapel St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(203)946-8613 0.6 PK-8 645 - New Haven East Rock Community Magnet School Grades: PK-8 | 490 students
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133 Nash St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475)220-5900 0.6 PK-8 490
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