Marvin Elementary School vs. Columbus Magnet School
Should I attend Marvin Elementary School or Columbus Magnet School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Columbus Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 406 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Marvin Elementary 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 301 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Columbus Magnet School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
406 students
301 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#590 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#426 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
75
58
Grade 1 Students
61
37
Grade 2 Students
75
39
Grade 3 Students
68
39
Grade 4 Students
67
38
Grade 5 Students
60
37
Grade 6 Students
-
21
Grade 7 Students
-
17
Grade 8 Students
-
15
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
55%
32%
% Black
12%
15%
% White
25%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%