Mystic River Magnet School

Summary:

Mystic River Magnet School is an elementary school in Mystic, Connecticut, serving 523 students in grades PK-5. It is part of the Groton School District, which is ranked 102 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Mystic River Magnet School faces several challenges. Its academic performance, as measured by SBAC/ELA and Math proficiency, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 41.8%, compared to 52.6% for the district and 45.9% for the state. The school's statewide ranking has also been declining, from 268 out of 491 schools in 2022-2023 to 302 out of 497 schools in 2023-2024, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Notably, the school's White student subgroup is underperforming, ranking 205 out of 250 Connecticut elementary schools for White students in 2023-2024, with a 1-star rating.

When compared to other magnet schools in the Groton School District, such as Thames River Magnet School and Northeast Academy Magnet School, Mystic River Magnet School's academic performance is generally lower. Additionally, the school's relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (43.59% in 2022-2023) may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance, as research has shown a correlation between socioeconomic status and student achievement.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 160 Fish Town Rd
       Mystic, CT  06355


(860) 980-8300

District: Groton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
302nd of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,020 Help


Students who attend Mystic River Magnet School usually attend:

Middle:    Groton Middle School
High:    Robert E. Fitch High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  523

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.0%
Hispanic:
26.4%
Two or more races:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mystic River Magnet School ranks worse than 60.8% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Groton School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47%), Hispanic (26.4%), two or more races (11.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mystic River Magnet School is 12.6. 3 elementary schools in the Groton School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Mystic River Magnet School employs 41.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mystic River Magnet School is $21,020, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Groton School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mystic River Magnet School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mystic River Magnet School 302nd of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Mystic River Magnet School in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Groton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Groton School District 102nd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mystic River Magnet School

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Rank History for all students at Mystic River Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.39 268th 491 45.4%
2024 36.02 302nd 497 39.2%
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Rank History for White students at Mystic River Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.55 213th 262 18.7%
2024 24.28 205th 250 18.0%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut State 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.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mystic River Magnet School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 240 40 33 150 4 4 54 0 525
2023 246 41 33 138 3 3 59 0 523

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mystic River Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 525 45.2 11.6 n/a
2023 523 41.2 12.6 43.6

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 Mystic River Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 525 45.2 11.6 n/a
2023 523 41.2 12.6 43.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mystic River Magnet School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2022 $19,682
2023 $21,020

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mystic River Magnet School

Mystic River Magnet School ranks 302nd of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Mystic River Magnet School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Groton Middle School
High : Robert E. Fitch High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 523 students attended Mystic River Magnet School.

Students at Mystic River Magnet School are 47% White, 26% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 8% African American, 6% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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