Serving 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Barack H. Obama Magnet University 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Barack H. Obama Magnet University School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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Barack H. Obama Magnet University School's student population of 313 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
Barack H. Obama Magnet University 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 Barack H. Obama Magnet University School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#886 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
43%
31%
Black
48%
12%
White
3%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Barack H. Obama Magnet University School is ranked #886 out of 942 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Barack H. Obama Magnet University School?
313 students attend Barack H. Obama Magnet University School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Barack H. Obama Magnet University School students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barack H. Obama Magnet University School?
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Barack H. Obama Magnet University School offer ?
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Barack H. Obama Magnet University School part of?
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School is part of New Haven School District.
In what neighborhood is Barack H. Obama Magnet University School located?
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School is located in the West Rock neighborhood of New Haven, CT. There are 3 other public schools located in West Rock.
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