Mystic River Magnet School

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

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:
302^nd of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,020

Students who attend Mystic River Magnet School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 523

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.0%

Hispanic:

26.4%

Two or more races:

11.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.6%

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Performance Trends

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...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.02. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47%), Hispanic (26.4%), two or more races (11.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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...)

Compare Mystic River Magnet School employs 41.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Groton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Groton School District 102^nd 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	268^th	491	45.4%
2024	36.02	302^nd	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	213^th	262	18.7%
2024	24.28	205^th	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.

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mystic River Magnet School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2022	$19,682
2023	$21,020

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

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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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Mystic River Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	160 Fish Town Rd	Mystic	06355	New London County	Groton School District	No	Yes	No	No	(860) 980-8300	523	41	12.6	43.6%	246 (47.0%)	41 (7.8%)	138 (26.4%)	33 (6.3%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	59 (11.3%)	36	302^nd of 497 public elementary schools	39.2%		43.4	268^th of 491 public elementary schools	45.4%	34		41.8	38.5	53.6	40.3	40.4	42.9	$21,020
Northeast Academy Magnet School	Public	K-5	115 Oslo Street	Mystic	06355	New London County	Groton School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 572-5852	391	31	12.6	26.9%	273 (69.8%)	9 (2.3%)	58 (14.8%)	16 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	34 (8.7%)	75.2	142^nd of 497 public elementary schools	71.4%		74.3	145^th of 491 public elementary schools	70.5%	3	78.8	71.2	64.5	71.2	71.2	55.3	57.6	$17,967
Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School	Public, Magnet	K-5	500 Poquonnock Rd.	Groton	06340	New London County	Groton School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 449-5608	352	32	10.8	54.8%	121 (34.4%)	30 (8.5%)	102 (29.0%)	31 (8.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (18.8%)	56.4	220^th of 497 public elementary schools	55.7%		33.3	309^th of 491 public elementary schools	37.1%	89	67.2	47.4	54.7	69.0	50.9	35.8	55.2	$20,689
Deans Mill School	Public	PK, KG-5	35 Deans Mill Rd.	Stonington	06378	New London County	Stonington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 535-2235	451	41	11.0	11.8%	393 (87.1%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (6.0%)	7 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.9%)	88.3	43^rd of 497 public elementary schools	91.3%		90	37^th of 491 public elementary schools	92.5%	6	81.8	70.6	78.5	84.8	69.1	83.5	78.8	$19,517
Thames River Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	250 Brandegee Avenue	Groton	06340	New London County	Groton School District	No	Yes	No	No	(860) 980-8230	528	43	12.1	48.9%	244 (46.2%)	46 (8.7%)	119 (22.5%)	44 (8.3%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	68 (12.9%)	52.9	238^th of 497 public elementary schools	52.1%		50.2	239^th of 491 public elementary schools	51.3%	1	57.4	54.7	43.8	59.3	59.4	47.9		$19,964
Charles Barnum Magnet School	Public	PK, KG-5	68 Briar Hill Rd.	Groton	06340	New London County	Groton School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 449-5640	347	28	12.3	44.7%	181 (52.2%)	28 (8.1%)	88 (25.4%)	9 (2.6%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	38 (11.0%)	48.9	255^th of 497 public elementary schools	48.7%		44.6	263^rd of 491 public elementary schools	46.4%	8		45.8	54.7	50.0	60.4	46.9	44.0	$19,517
Regional Multicultural Magnet School	Public, Magnet	K-5	1 Bulkeley Place	New London	06320	New London County	Learn	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 437-7775	501	39	12.9	64.5%	126 (25.1%)	58 (11.6%)	235 (46.9%)	6 (1.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (14.8%)	19.4	367^th of 497 public elementary schools	26.2%		35.3	299^th of 491 public elementary schools	39.1%	68		18.4	39.3	37.7	28.9	34.5	27.3	$20,404
Winthrop STEM Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	K-5	74 Grove Street	New London	06320	New London County	New London School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 447-6070	425	40	10.6	77.4%	86 (20.2%)	77 (18.1%)	199 (46.8%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	56 (13.2%)	22.5	358^th of 497 public elementary schools	28.0%		33.3	310^th of 491 public elementary schools	36.9%	48	42.1	26.9	30.5	39.5	37.7	32.6	28.9	$24,230
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School	Public, Magnet	K-5	37 Beech Drive	New London	06320	New London County	New London School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 447-6060	392	43	9.1	80.1%	90 (23.0%)	44 (11.2%)	187 (47.7%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (16.3%)	7.4	460^th of 497 public elementary schools	7.4%		10.2	426^th of 491 public elementary schools	13.2%	34	18.3	20.6	24.1	13.3		14.5		$25,896
C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet	Public, Magnet	K-5	50 Mercer Street	New London	06320	New London County	New London School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 447-6050	364	33	11.0	93.4%	30 (8.2%)	42 (11.5%)	261 (71.7%)	6 (1.6%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (5.8%)	5.4	485^th of 497 public elementary schools	2.4%		9.1	443^rd of 491 public elementary schools	9.8%	42	18.3	17.2	16.3	12.0	15.8	12.8		$23,205

Frequently Asked Questions about Mystic River Magnet School

Is Mystic River Magnet School a good school?

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

What schools do graduates of Mystic River Magnet School attend?

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

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

How many students attend Mystic River Magnet School?

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

What district is Mystic River Magnet School in?

Groton School District

What is the racial makeup of 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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