Below Average
#837 of 990 schools in CT
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School
Middle School · Norwich School District · Norwich, CT
A Norwich School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
25 Mahan Dr., Norwich, CT 06360
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 28% proficient (2022)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kelly Steam Magnet Middle 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 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,469/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norwich), 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
$65,848
Median home value
$233,500
Median rent
$1,207/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
55.4%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06360; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 486 | 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.
Norwich School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $31,068NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School is listed in Norwich School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School is a public middle school in Norwich, CT, part of Norwich School District, serving approximately 548 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #837 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School
What grades does Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School serve?
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School?
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 548 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School rank in CT?
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School ranks #837 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School a charter school?
No, Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School a Title I school?
No, Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School?
74.6% of students at Kelly Steam Magnet Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 548
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 8
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.9%
- Phone
- (860) 823-4211
- Area population (ZIP 06360)
- 37,527
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 06360; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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