Serving 228 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wequonnoc 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wequonnoc Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wequonnoc Magnet School's student population of 228 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
228 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wequonnoc 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 Wequonnoc 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#794 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
43%
30%
Black
18%
12%
White
29%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wequonnoc Magnet School's ranking?
Wequonnoc Magnet School is ranked #794 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Wequonnoc Magnet School?
228 students attend Wequonnoc Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Wequonnoc Magnet School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wequonnoc Magnet School?
Wequonnoc Magnet School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wequonnoc Magnet School offer ?
Wequonnoc Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wequonnoc Magnet School part of?
Wequonnoc Magnet School is part of Norwich School District.
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