Thames River Magnet School vs. Charles Barnum Magnet School
Should you attend Thames River Magnet School or Charles Barnum Magnet School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Thames River Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Charles Barnum Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 531 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thames River Magnet School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Charles Barnum Magnet School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
531 students
332 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#469 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#391 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
97
3
Kindergarten Students
93
59
Grade 1 Students
73
50
Grade 2 Students
78
65
Grade 3 Students
65
44
Grade 4 Students
73
62
Grade 5 Students
52
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
7%
3%
% Hispanic
24%
25%
% Black
9%
9%
% White
44%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
12%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
14%
