Serving 436 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Multicultural 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 31% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Multicultural Magnet School's student population of 436 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
436 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 ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Multicultural 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 Multicultural Magnet School is 0.46, which is less 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
#577 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
72%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.7%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Multicultural Magnet School's ranking?
Multicultural Magnet School is ranked #577 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Multicultural Magnet School often compared to?
Multicultural Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like High Horizons Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Multicultural Magnet School?
436 students attend Multicultural Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Multicultural Magnet School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Multicultural Magnet School?
Multicultural Magnet School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Multicultural Magnet School offer ?
Multicultural Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Multicultural Magnet School part of?
Multicultural Magnet School is part of Bridgeport School District.
In what neighborhood is Multicultural Magnet School located?
Multicultural Magnet School is located in the North Bridgeport neighborhood of Bridgeport, CT. There are 6 other public schools located in North Bridgeport.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This school is the best school in bridgeport, aside from the ones next to it. It's big, clean and very good at teaching the material. This school is the only school in Bridgeport that's advanced with the material. There's all kinds of extracurricular activities. In addition, the faculty they have is great, and on top of that the school is bilingual! What more must you need to know that that is the school your son/daughter should go too?
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