Moriarty Magnet School

20 Lawlor Ln.
Norwich, CT 06360

(School attendance zone shown in map)

Rating

Bottom 50%

Moriarty Magnet School serves 425 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Moriarty 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 26% (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 31% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 65% 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: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 425 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Moriarty Magnet School's student population of 425 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.

School Type

Magnet School

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

425 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Moriarty 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 Moriarty Magnet School is 0.72, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CT)

Overall Testing Rank

#698 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

26%

39%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

31%

51%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

12:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

36%

28%

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Black

15%

13%

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White

35%

50%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

11%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.72

0.66

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Eligible for Free Lunch

59%

36%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

13%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Norwich School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moriarty Magnet School's ranking?

Moriarty Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

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

26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).

How many students attend Moriarty Magnet School?

425 students attend Moriarty Magnet School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

36% of Moriarty Magnet School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Moriarty Magnet School?

Moriarty Magnet School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does Moriarty Magnet School offer ?

Moriarty Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Moriarty Magnet School part of?

Moriarty Magnet School is part of Norwich School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 425 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education