Multicultural Magnet School

700 Palisade Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 407 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 29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Multicultural Magnet School's student population of 407 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
407 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Multicultural Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Multicultural Magnet School is 0.52, which is less 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
#532 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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29%
39%
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47%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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American Indian
5%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
66%
29%
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Black
7%
13%
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White
20%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
This chart display the diversity score of Multicultural Magnet School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #532 out of 940 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, Six-six Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Multicultural Magnet School?
407 students attend Multicultural Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Multicultural Magnet School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Multicultural Magnet School part of?
Multicultural Magnet School is part of Bridgeport School District.

School Reviews

5   11/17/2009
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?
- Posted by Student/Alumni - jenni

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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