Serving 515 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Museum Academy 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 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Museum Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Museum Academy's student population of 515 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
515 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Museum Academy 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 Museum Academy is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#699 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
30%
29%
Black
45%
13%
White
15%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Museum Academy's ranking?
Museum Academy is ranked #699 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Museum Academy often compared to?
Museum Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Ana Grace Of The Arts Elementary 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 39% CT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Museum Academy?
515 students attend Museum Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Museum Academy students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Museum Academy?
Museum Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Museum Academy offer ?
Museum Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Museum Academy part of?
Museum Academy is part of Capitol Region Education Council School District.
School Calendar
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