Summary:
The city of New London, Connecticut is home to 4 elementary schools, all of which are public magnet schools serving grades K-5. These schools face significant challenges, with the New London School District ranked 156 out of 156 districts in the state and rated 0 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Among the 4 schools, Winthrop STEM Elementary Magnet School stands out as the top performer, with the highest test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In 2024-2025, 45.2% of 5th graders at Winthrop STEM were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district average of 28.3% and the state average of 52.5%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.1, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance. Regional Multicultural Magnet School is another standout, with the highest 5th grade ELA proficiency rate among the 4 schools at 52.7% in 2024-2025, though it also has the highest spending per student at $15,434.
Despite these bright spots, the data reveals significant performance gaps across the schools, particularly in Mathematics and Science, where proficiency rates range from 7.9% to 28.4% in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 44.9%. All 4 schools also have high rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch, indicating they serve economically disadvantaged populations. The variation in spending per student, from $15,434 to $16,862, may suggest funding disparities within the New London School District. Overall, the elementary schools in New London face significant challenges in providing quality education to their students.
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