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#457 of 990 schools in CT
Top 46% in state
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School
Elementary School · New Haven School District · New Haven, CT
A New Haven School District elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
69 Farnham Ave, New Haven, CT 06515
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barack H. Obama Magnet University School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Barack H. Obama Magnet University School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,132/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Haven), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,044
Median home value
$284,200
Median rent
$1,410/mo
College educated
48.5%
Homeownership
42.4%
Poverty rate
22.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06515; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beecher SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| Elm City Montessori SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| King/robinson Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| Mauro-sheridan Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 502 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
New Haven School District
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #3 of 37
- District spending per student
- $23,603NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School is listed in New Haven School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barack H. Obama Magnet University School
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School is a public elementary school in New Haven, CT, part of New Haven School District, serving approximately 313 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #457 of 990 schools in CT.
State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barack H. Obama Magnet University School
What grades does Barack H. Obama Magnet University School serve?
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Barack H. Obama Magnet University School?
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School has an enrollment of approximately 313 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barack H. Obama Magnet University School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barack H. Obama Magnet University School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barack H. Obama Magnet University School rank in CT?
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School ranks #457 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Barack H. Obama Magnet University School's MySchoolScout rating?
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Barack H. Obama Magnet University School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barack H. Obama Magnet University School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Barack H. Obama Magnet University School a charter school?
No, Barack H. Obama Magnet University School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barack H. Obama Magnet University School a Title I school?
No, Barack H. Obama Magnet University School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barack H. Obama Magnet University School?
81.5% of students at Barack H. Obama Magnet University School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 313
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.9%
- Phone
- (475) 220-4800
- Area population (ZIP 06515)
- 18,388
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06515; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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