Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School serves 491 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Wintergreen Interdistrict 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 19% (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 28% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School's student population of 491 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
491 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wintergreen Interdistrict 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 Wintergreen Interdistrict 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
#751 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
26%
28%
Black
44%
13%
White
19%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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 Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School's ranking?
Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School is ranked #751 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School?
491 students attend Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School?
Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School offer ?
Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School part of?
Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School is part of Area Cooperative Educational Services School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
1/2 Early Release PK - 12: Tentative 2nd to Last Day of School
June 12, 2023 (Monday)
1/2 Day Early Release - Tentative Last Day of School
June 13, 2023 (Tuesday)
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