Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy 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% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy 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 Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy's ranking?
Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy is ranked #883 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy often compared to?
Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Multicultural Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy?
395 students attend Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy?
Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy offer ?
Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy part of?
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