East Rock Community Magnet School

Summary:

East Rock Community Magnet School is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the New Haven School District in Connecticut, with a diverse student population of 43.21% Hispanic, 35.19% African American, and 11.36% White students.

Despite its diverse student body, East Rock Community Magnet School has consistently underperformed on standardized tests, with only 22.4% of 4th graders, 23.8% of 6th graders, and 11.8% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 49.4%, 48.1%, and 49.1%, respectively. The school's math proficiency rates are even lower, with only 14.3% of 4th graders, 0% of 6th graders, and 13.5% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to state averages of 49.7%, 41.4%, and 38.2%. This underperformance is likely due to the school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 76.84% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Worthington Hooker School, which is located just 0.46 miles away, East Rock Community Magnet School consistently performs worse on standardized tests, with proficiency rates that are often double or triple those of East Rock. This suggests that factors beyond just socioeconomic status may be contributing to the academic challenges at East Rock. Despite the school's low performance, it appears to have relatively high per-student spending, with $16,939 spent per student in the 2018-2019 school year, indicating that the issue may not be a lack of resources, but rather how those resources are being utilized to support student learning.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-8

 133 Nash St.
       New Haven, CT  06511


(475) 220-5900

District: New Haven School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
442nd of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,213 Help


Students who attend East Rock Community Magnet School usually attend:

High:    Wilbur Cross High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  445

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
40.2%
African American:
35.7%
White:
11.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.4% Help


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Compare Details East Rock Community Magnet School ranks worse than 88.9% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 10th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the New Haven School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.46. (See more...)
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Compare Details East Rock Community Magnet School ranks worse than 93.2% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.26. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40.2%), African American (35.7%), White (11.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Rock Community Magnet School is 12, which is the 9th best among 22 elementary schools in the New Haven School District. (See more...)
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Compare East Rock Community Magnet School employs 37 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Rock Community Magnet School is $21,213, which is the 4th highest among 22 elementary schools in the New Haven School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

East Rock Community Magnet School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks East Rock Community Magnet School 233rd of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See East Rock Community Magnet School in the ranking list.)

New Haven School District:

SchoolDigger ranks New Haven School District 149th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Rock Community Magnet School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at East Rock Community Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 18.49 483rd 570 15.3%
2007 24.39 466th 568 18.0%
2008 25.63 468th 565 17.2%
2009 14.50 504th 566 11.0%
2010 13.80 515th 579 11.1%
2011 19.01 489th 565 13.5%
2012 28.71 453rd 564 19.7%
2013 29.46 445th 557 20.1%
2015 19.82 441st 551 20.0%
2016 16.89 422nd 518 18.5%
2017 16.69 414th 519 20.2%
2018 20.78 416th 532 21.8%
2019 14.57 433rd 522 17.0%
2021 15.21 441st 538 18.0%
2022 13.93 398th 490 18.8%
2023 9.37 436th 491 11.2%
2024 9.46 442nd 497 11.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at East Rock Community Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.67 297th 371 19.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at East Rock Community Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.89 243rd 302 19.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at East Rock Community Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.23 232nd 259 10.4%
2021 11.73 390th 455 14.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at East Rock Community Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.07 209th 262 20.2%
2021 17.62 363rd 445 18.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at East Rock Community Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.39 110th 173 36.4%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for East Rock Community Magnet School

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Rank History for all middle school students at East Rock Community Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 12.31 208th 248 16.1%
2007 14.00 200th 250 20.0%
2008 18.52 203rd 252 19.4%
2009 8.03 231st 255 9.4%
2010 18.32 219th 268 18.3%
2011 36.67 199th 269 26.0%
2012 32.67 202nd 272 25.7%
2013 26.57 215th 278 22.7%
2015 25.53 203rd 280 27.5%
2016 11.34 208th 246 15.4%
2017 9.43 215th 250 14.0%
2018 21.48 189th 249 24.1%
2019 14.42 208th 259 19.7%
2021 15.47 224th 275 18.5%
2022 12.74 203rd 250 18.8%
2023 13.51 208th 249 16.5%
2024 8.26 233rd 250 6.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at East Rock Community Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.61 171st 244 29.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at East Rock Community Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.49 137th 218 37.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at East Rock Community Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 10.12 209th 235 11.1%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at East Rock Community Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.57 119th 146 18.5%
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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.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for East Rock Community Magnet School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 144 278 25 120 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1989 134 287 35 118 0 n/a n/a 0 574
1990 123 284 15 124 n/a n/a n/a 0 546
1991 113 315 19 110 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1992 83 339 20 127 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1993 90 330 31 126 0 n/a n/a 0 577
1994 101 341 38 151 0 n/a n/a 0 631
1995 87 391 42 159 0 n/a n/a 0 679
1996 87 391 42 159 0 n/a n/a 0 679
1997 79 398 30 171 0 n/a n/a 0 678
1998 104 436 42 157 0 n/a n/a 0 739
1999 106 435 39 165 2 n/a n/a 0 747
2000 96 437 39 174 0 n/a n/a 0 746
2001 110 440 29 192 0 n/a n/a 0 771
2002 100 448 28 203 0 n/a n/a 0 779
2003 100 448 28 203 0 n/a n/a 0 779
2004 86 448 23 217 0 n/a n/a 0 774
2005 60 456 33 239 1 n/a n/a 0 789
2006 58 422 27 229 1 n/a n/a 0 737
2007 55 384 17 218 2 n/a n/a 0 676
2008 51 340 16 205 1 n/a n/a 0 613
2009 44 328 18 196 3 n/a n/a 0 589
2010 29 265 24 181 4 n/a n/a 0 503
2011 23 234 15 157 6 0 0 0 435
2012 28 209 10 168 5 0 1 0 421
2013 37 200 15 175 4 0 2 0 433
2014 58 201 17 207 0 0 3 0 486
2015 60 190 28 227 0 0 3 0 508
2016 57 169 28 219 0 0 3 0 476
2017 66 177 34 209 1 0 3 0 490
2018 75 183 25 213 2 0 6 0 504
2019 69 176 25 205 2 0 5 0 482
2020 62 170 26 189 2 1 7 0 457
2021 64 153 19 187 3 1 8 0 435
2022 61 151 17 202 3 1 16 0 451
2023 51 158 23 194 3 1 19 0 449
2024 52 159 33 179 3 1 17 1 445

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 East Rock Community Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 567 45.0 12.6 n/a
1989 574 46.0 12.4 n/a
1990 546 44.0 12.4 n/a
1991 557 46.0 12.1 n/a
1992 569 51.1 11.1 59.6
1993 577 49.7 11.6 5
1994 631 53.6 11.8 84.5
1995 679 47.0 14.4 82.8
1996 679 47.0 14.4 82.8
1997 678 58.7 11.6 67.4
1998 739 62.0 11.9 62.4
1999 747 62.5 12.0 68.4
2000 746 62.4 12.0 68.8
2001 771 64.9 11.9 n/a
2002 779 65.0 12.0 74.8
2003 779 65.0 12.0 74.8
2004 774 66.5 11.6 83.1
2005 789 56.7 13.9 n/a
2006 737 55.8 13.2 75.8
2007 676 55.2 12.2 85.2
2008 613 58.5 10.5 83.5
2009 589 61.8 10.8 82.5
2010 503 48.1 10.4 79.1
2011 435 44.4 9.7 90.8
2012 421 40.9 10.2 86
2013 433 41.5 10.4 81.3
2014 486 39.5 12.2 73.9
2015 508 39.0 13.0 54.3
2016 476 35.0 13.6 57.8
2017 490 38.8 12.6 57.8
2018 504 38.2 13.1 63.5
2019 482 35.2 13.6 72.8
2020 457 34.0 13.4 67
2021 435 31.0 14.0 74.5
2022 451 39.2 11.5 69.6
2023 449 45.0 9.9 76.8
2024 445 37.0 12.0 78.4

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 East Rock Community Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 567 45.0 12.6 n/a
1989 574 46.0 12.4 n/a
1990 546 44.0 12.4 n/a
1991 557 46.0 12.1 n/a
1992 569 51.1 11.1 59.6
1993 577 49.7 11.6 5
1994 631 53.6 11.8 84.5
1995 679 47.0 14.4 82.8
1996 679 47.0 14.4 82.8
1997 678 58.7 11.6 67.4
1998 739 62.0 11.9 62.4
1999 747 62.5 12.0 68.4
2000 746 62.4 12.0 68.8
2001 771 64.9 11.9 n/a
2002 779 65.0 12.0 74.8
2003 779 65.0 12.0 74.8
2004 774 66.5 11.6 83.1
2005 789 56.7 13.9 n/a
2006 737 55.8 13.2 75.8
2007 676 55.2 12.2 85.2
2008 613 58.5 10.5 83.5
2009 589 61.8 10.8 82.5
2010 503 48.1 10.4 79.1
2011 435 44.4 9.7 90.8
2012 421 40.9 10.2 86
2013 433 41.5 10.4 81.3
2014 486 39.5 12.2 73.9
2015 508 39.0 13.0 54.3
2016 476 35.0 13.6 57.8
2017 490 38.8 12.6 57.8
2018 504 38.2 13.1 63.5
2019 482 35.2 13.6 72.8
2020 457 34.0 13.4 67
2021 435 31.0 14.0 74.5
2022 451 39.2 11.5 69.6
2023 449 45.0 9.9 76.8
2024 445 37.0 12.0 78.4

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 East Rock Community Magnet School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $17,247
2019 $16,939
2020 $18,097
2021 $19,546
2022 $20,244
2023 $21,213

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Rock Community Magnet School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 433rd of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 436th of 491 Elementary schools
 5.8%
Ranks 208th of 259 Middle schoolsRanks 208th of 249 Middle schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Rock Community Magnet School)27.917.8
 10.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Haven School District)30.113
 17.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Rock Community Magnet School)45.222.2
 23%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Haven School District)30.616.5
 14.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Rock Community Magnet School)28.622
 6.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Haven School District)32.319.6
 12.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Rock Community Magnet School)20.417.1
 3.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Haven School District)21.615.2
 6.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Rock Community Magnet School)46.829.2
 17.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Haven School District)35.522
 13.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (East Rock Community Magnet School)30.419.4
 11%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Haven School District)37.624.6
 13%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.348
 7.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (East Rock Community Magnet School)32.718.8
 13.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Haven School District)33.825.9
 7.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.848.5
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students482449
 6.8%
African American176158
 10.2%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian2523
 8%
Hispanic205194
 5.4%
Pacific Islander01
White6951
 26.1%
Two or More Races519
 280%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.8%76.8%
 4%


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Students at East Rock Community Magnet School are 40% Hispanic, 36% African American, 12% White, 7% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

East Rock Community Magnet School ranks in the bottom 11.1% of Connecticut elementary schools.

Students who attend East Rock Community Magnet School usually go on to attend:

High : Wilbur Cross High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 445 students attended East Rock Community Magnet School.


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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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