MULTICULTURAL MAGNET SCHOOL
Multicultural Magnet School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bridgeport School District school district, located in Bridgeport, CT with about 464 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Multicultural Magnet School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Multicultural Magnet School, located on Palisade Avenue in Bridgeport, Connecticut, serves as a specialized public institution dedicated to providing a diverse and enriching educational environment. By leveraging a magnet school model, the institution emphasizes academic excellence while actively promoting cultural awareness and inclusivity. Its curriculum is designed to cater to a broad student population, encouraging pupils to engage with different perspectives and develop a global mindset within the local community.
The school operates as part of the Bridgeport Public Schools district, aiming to provide unique educational opportunities that might not be available in traditional neighborhood schools. Through its focus on a multicultural framework, the school seeks to foster an atmosphere where students are encouraged to celebrate their individual identities while working collaboratively in a multicultural setting. The institution serves as a central hub for families seeking a balanced approach that combines standard academic rigor with an intentional focus on social harmony and diversity.
For more information, contact Multicultural Magnet School at (203) 576-7505 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bridgeport, CT 06610-3457
(203) 576-7505
MULTICULTURAL MAGNET SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bridgeport, CT with about 464 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bridgeport School District
- Total Students:
- 464
- Teachers:
- 28.25
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 464 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 58.0%
- White
- 23.5%
- Black or African American
- 10.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 4.5%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Female
- 56.0%
- Male
- 44.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.