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Moriarty Magnet School

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Moriarty Magnet School is an elementary school in Norwich, Connecticut, serving 368 students in grades PK-5. It is part of the Norwich School District, which is ranked 153 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Moriarty Magnet School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Connecticut elementary schools, with only 15.7-33.9% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 21.4-31.8% proficient or better in Mathematics. The school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 62.5-72.47% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. However, Moriarty Magnet School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.4 to 17.2 over the past 3 years, which is lower than the nearby Uncas Elementary School, Fields Memorial School, and other schools in the district.

The school's diverse student population, with 39.13% White, 14.95% African American, and 36.14% Hispanic students, is more racially diverse than the nearby schools in the Norwich School District. However, the academic performance for these subgroups is significantly lower than the state averages, indicating potential issues with equity and access to quality education. The high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds may also be contributing to the school's academic underperformance, as research has shown that students from low-income families often face additional barriers to academic success.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 20 Lawlor Ln.
       Norwich, CT  06360

(860) 823-4206

District: Norwich School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
414th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,034 Help


Students who attend Moriarty Magnet School usually attend:

Middle:    Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  461

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
39.5%
White:
34.1%
African American:
16.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.8% Help


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Compare Details Moriarty Magnet School ranks worse than 83.3% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Norwich School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.92. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Moriarty Magnet School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Norwich School District. Student population at Moriarty Magnet School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (39.5%), White (34.1%), African American (16.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Moriarty Magnet School is 13.6, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Norwich School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Moriarty Magnet School is $24,034. 5 elementary schools in the Norwich School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Moriarty Magnet School:

SchoolDigger ranks Moriarty Magnet School 414th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Moriarty Magnet School in the ranking list.)

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Norwich School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Norwich School District 153rd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Moriarty Magnet School

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Rank History for all students at Moriarty Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 46.45 377th 570 33.9%
2007 46.73 385th 568 32.2%
2008 36.59 424th 565 25.0%
2009 26.81 463rd 566 18.2%
2010 25.78 481st 579 16.9%
2011 20.25 485th 565 14.2%
2012 22.18 474th 564 16.0%
2013 13.72 497th 557 10.8%
2015 17.51 456th 551 17.2%
2016 12.43 438th 518 15.4%
2017 12.63 435th 519 16.2%
2018 17.81 433rd 532 18.6%
2019 18.13 423rd 522 19.0%
2021 26.78 385th 538 28.4%
2022 9.42 433rd 490 11.6%
2023 11.32 417th 491 15.1%
2024 12.92 414th 497 16.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Moriarty Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.67 208th 371 43.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Moriarty Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.41 46th 60 23.3%
2021 51.01 133rd 302 56.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Moriarty Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.43 361st 455 20.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Moriarty Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.14 308th 445 30.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Moriarty Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.78 56th 112 50.0%
2021 45.70 85th 173 50.9%
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Rank History for White students at Moriarty Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.28 265th 295 10.2%
2021 24.35 268th 327 18.0%
2022 1.04 252nd 252 0.0%
2023 1.22 261st 262 0.4%
2024 9.69 235th 250 6.0%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Moriarty Magnet School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 406 11 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1989 412 14 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1990 452 20 3 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 479
1991 450 13 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1992 422 17 1 17 3 n/a n/a 0 460
1993 404 25 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1994 447 25 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 482
1995 403 27 1 12 2 n/a n/a 0 445
1996 403 27 1 12 2 n/a n/a 0 445
1997 390 19 5 13 3 n/a n/a 0 430
1998 406 24 2 9 10 n/a n/a 0 451
1999 404 27 6 7 7 n/a n/a 0 451
2000 410 32 3 13 4 n/a n/a 0 462
2001 340 22 7 22 4 n/a n/a 0 395
2002 328 19 12 19 8 n/a n/a 0 386
2003 328 19 12 19 8 n/a n/a 0 386
2004 316 39 16 61 12 n/a n/a 0 444
2005 288 41 15 50 10 n/a n/a 0 404
2006 309 48 15 49 11 n/a n/a 0 432
2007 243 65 12 45 11 n/a n/a 0 376
2008 228 64 14 59 4 n/a n/a 0 369
2009 229 78 19 91 12 n/a n/a 0 429
2010 202 70 17 69 8 n/a n/a 0 366
2011 234 107 25 112 6 0 23 0 507
2012 185 96 17 105 2 0 21 0 426
2013 178 105 18 115 1 1 29 0 447
2014 143 66 21 140 2 0 42 0 414
2015 135 67 26 115 2 1 44 0 390
2016 144 64 23 128 0 1 45 0 405
2017 155 54 18 132 1 1 45 0 406
2018 154 64 19 128 2 0 39 0 406
2019 166 66 18 127 2 0 34 0 413
2020 162 56 19 133 0 0 27 0 397
2021 151 64 12 152 1 0 45 0 425
2022 152 60 8 142 1 0 32 0 395
2023 144 55 8 133 1 4 23 0 368
2024 157 78 11 182 1 1 31 0 461

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Moriarty Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 424 24.0 17.6 n/a
1989 433 25.0 17.3 n/a
1990 479 25.0 19.1 n/a
1991 476 25.6 18.5 n/a
1992 460 26.3 17.4 13.7
1993 442 25.8 17.1 1.4
1994 482 25.5 18.9 20.5
1995 445 26.2 17.0 23.1
1996 445 26.2 17.0 23.1
1997 430 25.8 16.7 15.8
1998 451 25.7 17.5 14.4
1999 451 24.0 18.8 19.5
2000 462 29.9 15.5 18.8
2001 395 27.3 14.5 n/a
2002 386 21.8 17.7 23.8
2003 386 21.8 17.7 23.8
2004 444 24.1 18.4 38.7
2005 404 23.5 17.2 n/a
2006 432 21.8 19.8 32.2
2007 376 21.0 17.9 37
2008 369 22.0 16.8 43.4
2009 429 25.4 17.9 58.5
2010 366 22.4 16.3 59.3
2011 507 28.4 17.8 65.1
2012 426 24.2 17.6 73
2013 447 22.8 19.6 65.5
2014 414 25.4 16.2 71
2015 390 22.0 17.7 71
2016 405 24.0 16.8 68.4
2017 406 21.5 18.8 71.9
2018 406 25.8 15.7 73.2
2019 413 25.7 16.0 69.2
2020 397 25.7 15.4 64
2021 425 24.6 17.2 72.5
2022 395 25.0 15.8 54.9
2023 368 39.0 9.4 62.5
2024 461 33.8 13.6 69.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Moriarty Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 424 24.0 17.6 n/a
1989 433 25.0 17.3 n/a
1990 479 25.0 19.1 n/a
1991 476 25.6 18.5 n/a
1992 460 26.3 17.4 13.7
1993 442 25.8 17.1 1.4
1994 482 25.5 18.9 20.5
1995 445 26.2 17.0 23.1
1996 445 26.2 17.0 23.1
1997 430 25.8 16.7 15.8
1998 451 25.7 17.5 14.4
1999 451 24.0 18.8 19.5
2000 462 29.9 15.5 18.8
2001 395 27.3 14.5 n/a
2002 386 21.8 17.7 23.8
2003 386 21.8 17.7 23.8
2004 444 24.1 18.4 38.7
2005 404 23.5 17.2 n/a
2006 432 21.8 19.8 32.2
2007 376 21.0 17.9 37
2008 369 22.0 16.8 43.4
2009 429 25.4 17.9 58.5
2010 366 22.4 16.3 59.3
2011 507 28.4 17.8 65.1
2012 426 24.2 17.6 73
2013 447 22.8 19.6 65.5
2014 414 25.4 16.2 71
2015 390 22.0 17.7 71
2016 405 24.0 16.8 68.4
2017 406 21.5 18.8 71.9
2018 406 25.8 15.7 73.2
2019 413 25.7 16.0 69.2
2020 397 25.7 15.4 64
2021 425 24.6 17.2 72.5
2022 395 25.0 15.8 54.9
2023 368 39.0 9.4 62.5
2024 461 33.8 13.6 69.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Moriarty Magnet School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $16,075
2019 $16,554
2020 $19,972
2021 $18,566
2022 $21,007
2023 $24,034

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Moriarty Magnet School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 423rd of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 417th of 491 Elementary schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Moriarty Magnet School)42.524
 18.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Norwich School District)46.824.9
 21.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Moriarty Magnet School)47.230
 17.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Norwich School District)48.428
 20.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Moriarty Magnet School)37.824.6
 13.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Norwich School District)38.427.4
 11%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Moriarty Magnet School)2717.5
 9.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Norwich School District)31.418.7
 12.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Moriarty Magnet School)33.825.8
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Norwich School District)41.229.5
 11.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Moriarty Magnet School)18.915.2
 3.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Norwich School District)25.520.7
 4.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students413368
 10.9%
African American6655
 16.7%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian188
 55.6%
Hispanic127133
 4.7%
Pacific Islander04
White166144
 13.3%
Two or More Races3423
 32.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.2%62.5%
 6.7%

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Students who attend Moriarty Magnet School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School

Students at Moriarty Magnet School are 39% Hispanic, 34% White, 17% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Moriarty Magnet School ranks in the bottom 16.7% of Connecticut elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 461 students attended Moriarty Magnet School.


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