Serving 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mystic River Magnet 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Mystic River Magnet 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 Mystic River Magnet School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Mystic River Magnet School?
523 students attend Mystic River Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Mystic River Magnet School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mystic River Magnet School?
Mystic River Magnet School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mystic River Magnet School offer ?
Mystic River Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mystic River Magnet School part of?
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