Marvin Elementary School
Marvin Elementary School serves 428 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Marvin Elementary 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Marvin Elementary School's student population of 428 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 428 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Marvin Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Marvin Elementary School is 0.66, 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 | #618 out of 951 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 47% | 25% |
| Black | 12% | 13% |
| White | 33% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Norwalk School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Marvin Elementary School is Center For Global Studies (2.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Side By Side Charter School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Columbus Magnet School (1.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Norwalk Columbus Magnet School Math: 45% | Reading: 53%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 367 students10
1.2 miles
46 Concord Street
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 899-2840 1.2 K-6 367 - Norwalk Side By Side Charter School Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 235 students10
1.2 miles
10 Chestnut St.
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 857-0306 1.2 PK-8 235 - Norwalk Nathan Hale Middle School Math: 36% | Reading: 45%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 680 students10
1.6 miles
176 Strawberry Hill Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 899-2910 1.6 6-8 680 - Norwalk Naramake Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 392 students10
1.8 miles
16 King Street
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 899-2900 1.8 PK-5 392 - Norwalk Center For Global Studies Magnet School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 284 students10
2.0 miles
300 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488 2 9-12 284
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