Wequonnoc Magnet School
Tel:
(860) 823-4210
Wequonnoc Magnet School serves 274 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Wequonnoc 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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Wequonnoc Magnet School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Wequonnoc Magnet School's student population of 274 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 274 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Wequonnoc Magnet School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Wequonnoc Magnet School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #738 out of 951 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 25% |
| Black | 17% | 13% |
| White | 32% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 14% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Norwich School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Wequonnoc Magnet School is Norwich Free Academy (2.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Moriarty Magnet School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Norwich Moriarty Magnet School Grades: K-5 | 406 students
0.6 miles
20 Lawlor Ln.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4206 0.6 K-5 406 - Norwich Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 674 students
1.8 miles
25 Mahan Dr.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4211 1.8 7-8 674 - Norwich Norwich Free Academy Grades: 9-12 | 2,304 students
2.7 miles
305 Broadway
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 887-2505 2.7 9-12 2,304 - Norwich Samuel Huntington School Grades: K-5 | 351 students
2.7 miles
80 West Town St.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4204 2.7 K-5 351 - Norwich Bishop School Early Learning Center Grades: PK | 187 students
3.2 miles
526 East Main St.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4201 3.2 PK 187
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