Enrollment
133
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New London, CT
Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades
Federal NCES profile for Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090282001949
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in New London · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in New London, CT.
School address
District: New London School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090282001949 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+115% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades
Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades is a high-poverty, small middle school in New London, Connecticut, enrolling 133 students.
At 12.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 78.3% of students qualify for free meals, 115% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Connecticut schools, with 133 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among New London's middle schools, it stands alongside Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School (343 students): Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.1:1 vs 11.4:1).
New London School District also operates New London High School (605 students) and Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School (449 students) alongside Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades compares
Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 115% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 133 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
133
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 60% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,532
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.0%
African American 18.2%
Two or More 18.2%
White 13.6%
Asian 3.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New London School District, which includes Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades.
$24,532
Per student
+3%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 70.2%
Federal 7.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New London High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in New London
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~133 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades
How many students attend Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades?
Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades has 133 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New London, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades?
The student-teacher ratio at Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades is 12.1:1, which is 0% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades?
78.3% of students at Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades?
The largest demographic group at Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades is Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment, in New London, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades?
Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades rank among middle schools in New London?
By Resource Investment Index, Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in New London, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in New London on the city page.
Is Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades a good school?
Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New London School District?
Besides Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades, New London School District also operates New London High School (605 students), Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School (449 students), and Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School (445 students). See the New London School District district page for the complete list.
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