Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades

Summary:

The Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades is a public middle school in New London, Connecticut, serving 115 students in grades 6-8. Located in a district ranked 156 out of 158 in the state, this school stands out with its diverse student population and unique educational approach.

Compared to the surrounding area, the school has a higher percentage of Hispanic (43.48%) and African American (19.13%) students. While its test scores are generally higher than the New London School District average, they still fall significantly below the state average. For example, in 2023-2024, only 27.6% of 6th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 18.5% for the district and 48.1% for the state. The school also has a very high percentage of students (92.17%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.9 is lower than the nearby Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School (11.2) and the state average.

Despite the challenges, the school's unique characteristics suggest opportunities for improvement. Its test scores are significantly higher than the nearby Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School, which is also part of the New London School District. This indicates that the magnet program may be providing a more effective educational experience for its students. With targeted interventions and support, the school could potentially raise its academic performance and provide a more equitable educational experience for its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

36 Waller Avenue
New London, CT 06320

(860) 437-6480

District: New London School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
199^th of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,704

Student/teacher ratio: 9.9

Number of students: 115

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

43.5%

Two or more races:

20.0%

African American:

19.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades ranks worse than 79.6% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.57. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (43.5%), two or more races (20%), African American (19.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades is 9.9. (See more...)

Compare Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades employs 11.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades is $24,704.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades 199^th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades in the ranking list.)

New London School District:

SchoolDigger ranks New London School District 156^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	16.54	192^nd	249	22.9%
2024	15.57	199^th	250	20.4%

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

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	20	33	1	51	2	0	20	0	127
2023	17	22	2	50	1	0	23	0	115

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 Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	127	12.3	10.3	n/a
2023	115	11.6	9.9	92.2

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 Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	127	12.3	10.3	n/a
2023	115	11.6	9.9	92.2

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 Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2022	$22,707
2023	$24,704

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	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades	Public, Magnet	6-8	36 Waller Avenue	New London	06320	New London County	New London School District	No	Yes	No	No	(860) 437-6480	115	12	9.9	92.2%	17 (14.8%)	22 (19.1%)	50 (43.5%)	2 (1.7%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (20.0%)	15.6	199^th of 250 public middle schools	20.4%		16.5	192^nd of 249 public middle schools	22.9%	7		33.3		27.6		25.0			20.0	0.0	$24,704
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School	Public	6-8	36 Waller St.	New London	06320	New London County	New London School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 437-6480	349	31	11.2	97.1%	22 (6.3%)	58 (16.6%)	236 (67.6%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (7.7%)	4.7	246^th of 250 public middle schools	1.6%		6.6	235^th of 249 public middle schools	5.6%	11		11.8		12.7	11.3	8.4		5.9	5.7		$24,704
Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication	Public, Charter	6-8	190 Governor Winthrop Blvd.	New London	06320	New London County	Interdistrict School for Arts and Community District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(860) 447-1003	281	26	10.8	70.8%	34 (12.1%)	51 (18.1%)	171 (60.9%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.4%)	39.7	141^st of 250 public middle schools	43.6%		25.2	166^th of 249 public middle schools	33.3%	25				44.7	45.3	53.8		37.6	20.9	32.9	$16,897
Clark Lane Middle School	Public	6-8	105 Clark Ln.	Waterford	06385	New London County	Waterford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 443-2837	549	43	12.7	32.2%	410 (74.7%)	17 (3.1%)	59 (10.7%)	30 (5.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.5%)	60.8	94^th of 250 public middle schools	62.4%		60.2	98^th of 249 public middle schools	60.6%	4		51.1		52.6	52.9	52.1		53.4	54.7	42.6	$22,870
Groton Middle School	Public	6-8	35 Groton Long Point Road	Groton	06340	New London County	Groton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 446-4200	907	77	11.7	47.3%	441 (48.6%)	66 (7.3%)	225 (24.8%)	47 (5.2%)	6 (0.7%)	5 (0.6%)	114 (12.6%)	41.3	138^th of 250 public middle schools	44.8%		42.3	133^rd of 249 public middle schools	46.6%	5		44.2		42.5	45.1	52.8		31.3	34.6	32.8	$20,077
East Lyme Middle School	Public	5-8	31 Society Rd.	Niantic	06357	New London County	East Lyme School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 739-4491	715	64	11.0	24.1%	501 (70.1%)	11 (1.5%)	78 (10.9%)	75 (10.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (6.6%)	79.9	47^th of 250 public middle schools	81.2%		73.5	72^nd of 249 public middle schools	71.1%	25	64.4	69.6	68.9	62.8	65.2	70.4	56.8	54.8	63.3	58.3	$19,626
Ledyard Middle School	Public	6-8	1860 Route 12	Gales Ferry	06335	New London County	Ledyard School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 464-3188	534	42	12.7	27.3%	379 (71.0%)	17 (3.2%)	61 (11.4%)	19 (3.6%)	15 (2.8%)	6 (1.1%)	37 (6.9%)	41.6	137^th of 250 public middle schools	45.2%		37.6	139^th of 249 public middle schools	44.2%	2		52.4		44.3	41.5	39.2		41.2	37.0	29.1	$16,201
Leonard J. Tyl Middle School	Public	6-8	166 Chesterfield Rd.	Oakdale	06370	New London County	Montville School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 848-2822	510	45	11.4	45.7%	287 (56.3%)	23 (4.5%)	89 (17.5%)	35 (6.9%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (13.7%)	42.4	136^th of 250 public middle schools	45.6%		49	121^st of 249 public middle schools	51.4%	15		51.7		49.7	38.3	45.6		37.0	38.9	28.2	$19,386
Stonington Middle School	Public	6-8	204 Mistuxet Ave.	Mystic	06355	New London County	Stonington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 536-9613	379	55	6.9	26.1%	304 (80.2%)	2 (0.5%)	28 (7.4%)	10 (2.6%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	32 (8.4%)	78	59^th of 250 public middle schools	76.4%		78.4	54^th of 249 public middle schools	78.3%	5		62.7		70.5	58.8	64.3		69.8	57.0	52.0	$24,621
Preston Plains School	Public	6-8	1 Route 164	Preston	06365	New London County	Preston School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 889-3831	125	11	11.9	30.4%	105 (84.0%)	1 (0.8%)	8 (6.4%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	9 (7.2%)	54.6	112^th of 250 public middle schools	55.2%		68.7	79^th of 249 public middle schools	68.3%	33				57.7				32.7	37.5	60.0	$28,244

Frequently Asked Questions about Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades

Is Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades a good school?

Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades ranks in the bottom 20.4% of Connecticut middle schools.

How many students attend Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades?

In the 2022-23 school year, 115 students attended Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades.

What district is Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades in?

New London School District

What is the racial makeup of Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades?

Students at Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades are 43% Hispanic, 20% Two or more races, 19% African American, 15% White, 2% Asian.

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