Serving 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mystic River 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mystic River Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mystic River Magnet School's student population of 525 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
525 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mystic River Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mystic River Magnet School is 0.70, 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
#555 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
28%
29%
Black
8%
13%
White
46%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mystic River Magnet School's ranking?
Mystic River Magnet School is ranked #555 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Mystic River Magnet School often compared to?
Mystic River Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School, Thames River Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Mystic River Magnet School?
525 students attend Mystic River Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Mystic River Magnet School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mystic River Magnet School?
Mystic River Magnet School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mystic River Magnet School offer ?
Mystic River Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mystic River Magnet School part of?
Mystic River Magnet School is part of Groton School District.
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