Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School serves 656 students in grades 6-8.
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 656 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (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 656 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
656 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School is 0.74, 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
#751 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
38%
28%
Black
18%
13%
White
28%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #751 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School?
656 students attend Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
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.
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