Serving 614 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 614 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School's student population of 614 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
614 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School is 0.68, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#615 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
48%
31%
Black
18%
12%
White
24%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School's ranking?
Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School is ranked #615 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School often compared to?
Rotella Interdistrict Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School?
614 students attend Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School?
Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School offer ?
Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School part of?
Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School is part of Waterbury School District.
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