Reggio Magnet School of the Arts

Summary:

Reggio Magnet School of the Arts is an elementary school located in Avon, Connecticut, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 514. Despite being part of the Capitol Region Education Council district, which is ranked 146 out of 158 districts in the state, the school faces significant challenges in academic performance.

Reggio Magnet School of the Arts has consistently underperformed compared to the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics for grades 3-5 significantly lower than the state and district. For example, in 5th grade ELA, the school's proficiency rate was 19.3%, compared to the district's 32.8% and the state's 51.4%. The school has been ranked in the bottom half of Connecticut elementary schools for the past several years, with a ranking of 416 out of 497 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the school's performance on standardized tests is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as female students, male students, Hispanic students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students.

While Reggio Magnet School of the Arts has a relatively high per-student spending of around $17,000 and a low student-teacher ratio of 13.2-15.5 students per teacher, these factors have not translated into strong academic outcomes. In comparison, the nearby Tootin' Hills School in the Simsbury School District and Union School in the Farmington School District have proficiency rates well above the state averages in ELA and Mathematics, suggesting that the challenges faced by Reggio Magnet School of the Arts may require targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

59 Waterville Road
Avon, CT 06001

(860) 674-8549

District: Capitol Region Education Council

SchoolDigger Rank:
416^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,998

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 514

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

38.3%

African American:

26.3%

White:

25.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Reggio Magnet School of the Arts ranks worse than 83.7% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 8^th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Capitol Region Education Council School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.67. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Reggio Magnet School of the Arts is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (38.3%), African American (26.3%), White (25.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Reggio Magnet School of the Arts is 15.5. 7 elementary schools in the Capitol Region Education Council School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Reggio Magnet School of the Arts employs 33 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Reggio Magnet School of the Arts is $22,998. 5 elementary schools in the Capitol Region Education Council School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Reggio Magnet School of the Arts:

SchoolDigger ranks Reggio Magnet School of the Arts 416^th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Reggio Magnet School of the Arts in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Capitol Region Education Council:

SchoolDigger ranks Capitol Region Education Council 146^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Reggio Magnet School of the Arts

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Rank History for all students at Reggio Magnet School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2013	67.94	239^th	557	57.1%
2015	37.13	373^rd	551	32.3%
2016	25.79	382^nd	518	26.3%
2017	41.48	304^th	519	41.4%
2018	42.38	307^th	532	42.3%
2019	30.08	366^th	522	29.9%
2021	16.71	431^st	538	19.9%
2022	10.63	428^th	490	12.7%
2023	13.91	404^th	491	17.7%
2024	12.67	416^th	497	16.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Reggio Magnet School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	23.42	287^th	371	22.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Reggio Magnet School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	21.56	53^rd	60	11.7%
2021	25.09	224^th	302	25.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Reggio Magnet School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	11.81	389^th	455	14.5%
2024	6.40	227^th	237	4.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Reggio Magnet School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	17.40	366^th	445	17.8%
2024	9.23	213^th	233	8.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Reggio Magnet School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	44.39	59^th	112	47.3%
2021	32.83	112^th	173	35.3%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Reggio Magnet School of the Arts

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	62	44	8	34	1	n/a	n/a	149
2010	64	67	7	31	2	n/a	n/a	171
2011	80	102	11	58	2	0	2	255
2012	86	111	7	76	0	0	4	284
2013	124	124	7	93	0	0	8	356
2014	137	138	6	102	0	0	9	392
2015	166	157	8	118	2	0	17	468
2016	160	151	6	122	2	0	14	455
2017	142	149	4	123	1	0	18	437
2018	159	158	8	149	1	0	33	508
2019	162	152	9	164	1	0	33	521
2020	161	145	13	179	0	0	18	516
2021	137	142	10	187	1	0	35	512
2022	133	144	10	190	1	0	38	516
2023	132	135	10	197	0	0	40	514

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Reggio Magnet School of the Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	149	12.4	13.8	14.8
2010	171	9.6	17.7	38.6
2011	255	20.2	12.6	42.4
2012	284	26.6	10.6	48.2
2013	356	32.6	10.9	37.6
2014	392	36.5	10.7	46.7
2015	468	34.0	13.7	51.1
2016	455	34.0	13.3	52.5
2017	437	34.0	12.8	59
2018	508	37.0	13.7	56.3
2019	521	35.0	14.8	60.3
2020	516	37.0	13.9	64.9
2021	512	38.5	13.2	64.3
2022	516	35.0	14.7	65.5
2023	514	33.0	15.5	63.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Reggio Magnet School of the Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	149	12.4	13.8	14.8
2010	171	9.6	17.7	38.6
2011	255	20.2	12.6	42.4
2012	284	26.6	10.6	48.2
2013	356	32.6	10.9	37.6
2014	392	36.5	10.7	46.7
2015	468	34.0	13.7	51.1
2016	455	34.0	13.3	52.5
2017	437	34.0	12.8	59
2018	508	37.0	13.7	56.3
2019	521	35.0	14.8	60.3
2020	516	37.0	13.9	64.9
2021	512	38.5	13.2	64.3
2022	516	35.0	14.7	65.5
2023	514	33.0	15.5	63.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Reggio Magnet School of the Arts

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$16,661
2019	$17,350
2020	$18,837
2021	$21,606
2022	$21,045
2023	$22,998

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Reggio Magnet School of the Arts

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 366^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 404^th of 491 Elementary schools	12.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Reggio Magnet School of the Arts)	26.2	26.2
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Capitol Region Education Council)	44.2	31.4	12.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Reggio Magnet School of the Arts)	27.7	26.2	1.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Capitol Region Education Council)	46.2	34.1	12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Reggio Magnet School of the Arts)	55.7	16.9	38.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Capitol Region Education Council)	54.4	29.9	24.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Reggio Magnet School of the Arts)	45.9	37.3	8.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Capitol Region Education Council)	48.1	28.6	19.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	48.3	4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Reggio Magnet School of the Arts)	50	37.7	12.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Capitol Region Education Council)	52.1	37.8	14.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.9	6.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Reggio Magnet School of the Arts)	46.9	11.5	35.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Capitol Region Education Council)	38	21.5	16.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.5	41.8	4.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	521	514	1.3%
African American	152	135	11.2%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	9	10	11.1%
Hispanic	164	197	20.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	162	132	18.5%
Two or More Races	33	40	21.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.3%	63.8%	3.5%

Schools Near Reggio Magnet School of the Arts

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)				SBAC Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	Total
Reggio Magnet School of the Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	59 Waterville Road	Avon	06001	Hartford County	Capitol Region Education Council	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 674-8549	514	33	15.5	63.8%	132 (25.7%)	135 (26.3%)	197 (38.3%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (7.8%)	12.7	416^th of 497 public elementary schools	16.3%		13.9	404^th of 491 public elementary schools	17.7%	12	28.1	27.0	26.2	19.3		25.4	27.9			$22,998
Pine Grove School	Public	K-4	151 Scoville Rd.	Avon	06001	Hartford County	Avon School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 404-4790	643	43	14.9	11.0%	426 (66.3%)	40 (6.2%)	40 (6.2%)	102 (15.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.3%)	76.2	137^th of 497 public elementary schools	72.4%		71.9	155^th of 491 public elementary schools	68.4%	18		62.7	72.6			64.8	68.5			$17,440
Latimer Lane School	Public	K-6	33 Mountain View Rd.	Weatogue	06089	Hartford County	Simsbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 658-4774	449	30	14.9	15.1%	323 (71.9%)	26 (5.8%)	41 (9.1%)	34 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.6%)	86.1	60^th of 497 public elementary schools	87.9%		90.9	30^th of 491 public elementary schools	93.9%	30	77.1	62.5	80.3	78.6	83.1	56.3	86.8	81.4	78.5	$17,670
Norfeldt School	Public	K-5	35 Barksdale Rd.	West Hartford	06117	Hartford County	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 233-4421	336	30	11.0	13.1%	198 (58.9%)	32 (9.5%)	38 (11.3%)	38 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.9%)	83.5	83^rd of 497 public elementary schools	83.3%		85	77^th of 491 public elementary schools	84.3%	6	82.1	63.3	73.3	80.4		67.3	73.3	71.4		$21,504
Roaring Brook School	Public	PK, KG-4	30 Old Wheeler Ln.	Avon	06001	Hartford County	Avon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 404-4810	483	37	12.9	7.7%	319 (66.0%)	24 (5.0%)	32 (6.6%)	76 (15.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	28 (5.8%)	86.8	52^nd of 497 public elementary schools	89.5%		83.6	88^th of 491 public elementary schools	82.1%	36		76.6	76.0			78.7	72.9			$20,268
Bugbee School	Public	K-5	1943 Asylum Ave.	West Hartford	06117	Hartford County	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 929-5500	371	29	13.0	7.0%	267 (72.0%)	16 (4.3%)	26 (7.0%)	27 (7.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (9.2%)	93.8	9^th of 497 public elementary schools	98.2%		92.7	12^th of 491 public elementary schools	97.6%	3	85.1	90.0	86.7	86.6		90.0	90.0	73.1		$19,083
Aiken School	Public	PK, KG-5	212 King Philip Dr.	West Hartford	06117	Hartford County	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 233-6994	415	31	13.3	12.8%	244 (58.8%)	30 (7.2%)	52 (12.5%)	52 (12.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.7%)	86.3	57^th of 497 public elementary schools	88.5%		83.4	91^st of 491 public elementary schools	81.5%	34	71.8	77.3	75.8	75.6		74.2	73.8	80.8		$18,357
Braeburn School	Public	K-5	45 Braeburn Rd.	West Hartford	06107	Hartford County	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 561-2200	346	29	12.0	14.7%	245 (70.8%)	19 (5.5%)	33 (9.5%)	22 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.8%)	80.6	108^th of 497 public elementary schools	78.3%		71.7	156^th of 491 public elementary schools	68.2%	48	64.1	83.1	62.5	75.0		84.6	67.9	60.9		$19,965
Tootin' Hills School	Public	K-6	25 Nimrod Rd.	West Simsbury	06092	Hartford County	Simsbury School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 658-7629	392	28	13.8	13.5%	284 (72.4%)	14 (3.6%)	55 (14.0%)	10 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.4%)	89.6	36^th of 497 public elementary schools	92.8%		90.4	32^nd of 491 public elementary schools	93.5%	4	73.2	80.8	70.0	89.3	82.1	73.1	72.0	89.3	83.6	$18,258
Union School	Public	K-4	173 School St.	Unionville	06085	Hartford County	Farmington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 673-2575	318	25	12.6	19.5%	192 (60.4%)	14 (4.4%)	47 (14.8%)	42 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.2%)	81.4	99^th of 497 public elementary schools	80.1%		82.8	96^th of 491 public elementary schools	80.4%	3		64.5	73.7			72.6	73.7			$20,265

Frequently Asked Questions about Reggio Magnet School of the Arts

What is the racial makeup of Reggio Magnet School of the Arts?

Students at Reggio Magnet School of the Arts are 38% Hispanic, 26% African American, 26% White, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Reggio Magnet School of the Arts?

In the 2022-23 school year, 514 students attended Reggio Magnet School of the Arts.

Is Reggio Magnet School of the Arts a good school?

Reggio Magnet School of the Arts ranks in the bottom 16.3% of Connecticut elementary schools.

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