Enrollment
92
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Norwich, CT
Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090345001617
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Norwich · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School has class sizes larger than 97% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Norwich, CT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.2%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School
Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School is a small high school in Norwich, Connecticut, enrolling 92 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.4:1 is larger than about 97% of Connecticut schools and 52% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 39.2% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Connecticut schools, with 92 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Two or More (16%) (diversity index 62/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 92 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Norwich's high schools, it stands alongside Norwich Free Academy (2,020 students): Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.4:1 vs 11.7:1).
Learn also operates Regional Multicultural Magnet School (469 students) and The Friendship School (460 students) alongside Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School.
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 Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School compares
Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 52% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▲ 8% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 92 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
92
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 97% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 92 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 56.7%
Two or More 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
African American 10.0%
Asian 3.3%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
How Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Multicultural Magnet School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| The Friendship School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marine Science Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Norwich
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~92 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School
How many students attend Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School?
Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School has 92 students enrolled. It is a high school in Norwich, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School is 18.4:1, which is 52% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School?
39.2% of students at Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in Norwich, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School?
Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School rank among high schools in Norwich?
By Resource Investment Index, Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Norwich, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Norwich on the city page.
Is Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School a good school?
Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Connecticut schools. 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 Learn?
Besides Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School, Learn also operates Regional Multicultural Magnet School (469 students), The Friendship School (460 students), and Marine Science Magnet High School (274 students). See the Learn district page for the complete list.
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