Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy vs. Multicultural Magnet School
Should you attend Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy or Multicultural 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
Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Multicultural Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 435 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 15:1 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 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 422 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Multicultural 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 30% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Total Students
435 students
422 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#883 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#571 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
38
-
Kindergarten Students
43
35
Grade 1 Students
51
44
Grade 2 Students
46
50
Grade 3 Students
44
44
Grade 4 Students
40
46
Grade 5 Students
47
49
Grade 6 Students
37
45
Grade 7 Students
50
58
Grade 8 Students
39
51
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
3%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
51%
69%
% Black
41%
11%
% White
5%
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
