36 Waller Street
New London, CT 06320
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School serves 235 students in grades 6-11.
New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-11
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in CT
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School's student population of 235 students has grown by 123% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 188% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-11
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
235 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School is 0.74, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CT)
Overall Testing Rank
#839 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
40%
28%
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Black
23%
13%
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White
18%
50%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.74
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Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School's ranking?

New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%), Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).

How many students attend New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School?

235 students attend New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

40% of New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School?

New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School offer ?

New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 6-11 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School part of?

New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School is part of New London School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-11
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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