Serving 638 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 15% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 638 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School's student population of 638 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
638 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School is 0.75, 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
#784 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
36%
29%
Black
19%
13%
White
28%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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 #784 out of 942 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
638 students attend Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School?
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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