Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Moriarty Magnet 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Moriarty Magnet School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Norwich, CT, covering approximately 29.4 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Moriarty Magnet School's student population of 404 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
404 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Moriarty Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moriarty Magnet School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#745 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.8%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and White
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moriarty Magnet School's ranking?
Moriarty Magnet School is ranked #745 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Moriarty Magnet School often compared to?
Moriarty Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas W. Mahan School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Moriarty Magnet School?
404 students attend Moriarty Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Moriarty Magnet School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Moriarty Magnet School?
Moriarty Magnet School has a student ration of 14:1, 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 Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Moriarty Magnet School part of?
Moriarty Magnet School is part of Norwich School District.
In what neighborhood is Moriarty Magnet School located?
Moriarty Magnet School is located in the Taftville neighborhood of Norwich, CT.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break-District Closed
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break-District Closed
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
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