Skip to main content

Needs Improvement

#944 of 990 schools in CT

King/robinson Magnet 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.

150 Fournier St., New Haven, CT 06511

  • Math 6% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 16% proficient (2022)
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.1Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency11% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$23,603
Chronic Absenteeism31.7%

Students at King/robinson Magnet School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency6%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency16%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 11% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
56%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
58%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
14%
ELA
31%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
33%
2016
Math
16%
ELA
26%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
23%
2018
Math
18%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
18%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
7%
ELA
14%
2021*
Math
7%
ELA
14%
2022
Math
6%
ELA
16%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (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 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

80.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where King/robinson Magnet 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 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 43Some Transit
  • Bike 61Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,132/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$56,300

Median home value

$313,400

Median rent

$1,534/mo

College educated

47.9%

Homeownership

20.1%

Poverty rate

25.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06511; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lincoln-bassett SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.2PK–60.5 mi229Compare →
Barack H. Obama Magnet University SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–40.7 mi313Compare →
Beecher SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–80.9 mi473Compare →
Highville Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.5PK–120.9 mi504Compare →

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
#30 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

King/robinson Magnet School is listed in New Haven School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About King/robinson Magnet School

King/robinson Magnet School is a public elementary school in New Haven, CT, part of New Haven School District, serving approximately 436 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #944 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about King/robinson Magnet School

What grades does King/robinson Magnet School serve?

King/robinson Magnet School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend King/robinson Magnet School?

King/robinson Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at King/robinson Magnet School?

The student-teacher ratio at King/robinson Magnet School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does King/robinson Magnet School rank in CT?

King/robinson Magnet School ranks #944 of 990 schools in CT.

What is King/robinson Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?

King/robinson Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 King/robinson Magnet School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, King/robinson Magnet School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is King/robinson Magnet School a charter school?

No, King/robinson Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is King/robinson Magnet School a Title I school?

No, King/robinson Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for King/robinson Magnet School?

80.3% of students at King/robinson Magnet 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 – 8th
Enrollment
436
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Connecticut Planning Region 7
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.7%
Area population (ZIP 06511)
54,744
Area average commute
20.1 min
Area median age
29.6
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 06511; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.