Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School

233 South Elm St.
Waterbury, CT 06706

Rating

Bottom 50%

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Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School serves 590 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Maloney Interdistrict Magnet 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 25% (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 45% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 64% 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: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 590 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School's student population of 590 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Magnet School

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

590 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

44 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Maloney Interdistrict Magnet 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 Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CT)

Overall Testing Rank

#595 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

25%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

45%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

44%

28%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

13%

White

36%

50%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.66

Eligible for Free Lunch

46%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Waterbury School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School's ranking?

Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What schools are Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School often compared to?

Maloney Interdistrict Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).

How many students attend Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School?

590 students attend Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

44% of Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School?

Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School offer ?

Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School part of?

Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School is part of Waterbury School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 590 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education