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#768 of 990 schools in CT

Multicultural Magnet School

Elementary School · Bridgeport School District · Bridgeport, CT

A Bridgeport School District elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.

700 Palisade Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06610

  • Math 30% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)13% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+27.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$20,755
Chronic Absenteeism5.9%

Students at Multicultural Magnet School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
29%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
29%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

88.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Multicultural 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,862/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bridgeport), 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

$50,836

Median home value

$224,700

Median rent

$1,364/mo

College educated

17.1%

Homeownership

49.4%

Poverty rate

22.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06610; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
High Horizons Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.1PK–80.0 mi442Compare →
Six-six Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–80.0 mi447Compare →
Edison SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–60.7 mi193Compare →
Hall SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.2PK–60.9 mi175Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Bridgeport School District

Schools in district
36
Rank in district
#19 of 36
District spending per student
$20,755NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Multicultural Magnet School is listed in Bridgeport School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Multicultural Magnet School

Multicultural Magnet School is a public elementary school in Bridgeport, CT, part of Bridgeport School District, serving approximately 422 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #768 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Multicultural Magnet School

What grades does Multicultural Magnet School serve?

Multicultural Magnet School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Multicultural Magnet School?

Multicultural Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 422 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Multicultural Magnet School?

The student-teacher ratio at Multicultural Magnet School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Multicultural Magnet School rank in CT?

Multicultural Magnet School ranks #768 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Multicultural Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?

Multicultural Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Multicultural Magnet School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Multicultural Magnet School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Multicultural Magnet School a charter school?

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

Is Multicultural Magnet School a Title I school?

No, Multicultural Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Multicultural Magnet School?

88.2% of students at Multicultural 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
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
422
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Connecticut Planning Region 2
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.9%
Area population (ZIP 06610)
22,092
Area average commute
30.8 min
Area median age
39.1
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 06610; 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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