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#527 of 990 schools in CT
Based on limited data
Mystic River Magnet School
Elementary School · Groton School District · Mystic, CT
A Groton School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
160 Fish Town Rd, Mystic, CT 06355
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Mystic River Magnet School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mystic River 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$132,367
Median home value
$416,600
Median rent
$1,722/mo
College educated
57.5%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06355; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Academy Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| Catherine Kolnaski Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 3.3 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Thames River Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 531 | Compare → |
| Deans Mill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–5 | 3.9 mi | 423 | 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.
Groton School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $24,893NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mystic River Magnet School is listed in Groton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mystic River Magnet School
Mystic River Magnet School is a public elementary school in Mystic, CT, part of Groton School District, serving approximately 511 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #527 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mystic River Magnet School
What grades does Mystic River Magnet School serve?
Mystic River Magnet School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Mystic River Magnet School?
Mystic River Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 511 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mystic River Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mystic River Magnet School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mystic River Magnet School rank in CT?
Mystic River Magnet School ranks #527 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Mystic River Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mystic River Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Mystic River Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mystic River Magnet School has 37% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Mystic River Magnet School a charter school?
No, Mystic River Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mystic River Magnet School a Title I school?
No, Mystic River Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mystic River Magnet School?
52.1% of students at Mystic River 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 511
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 8
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (860) 980-8300
- Area population (ZIP 06355)
- 12,223
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 53.3
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 06355; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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