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Diloreto Magnet School

732 SLATER RD, NEW BRITAIN, CT 06053

About Diloreto Magnet School

DiLoreto Magnet School is a public magnet school in New Britain, Connecticut, for students in grades PK–8. It has about 800 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 16:1. The school has a Spanish dual-language program that focuses on teaching students to be bilingual, biliterate, and culturally aware. The school has a very diverse student body, with about 91% of its students being minorities, mostly Hispanic, and a large number of students from low-income families. PublicSchoolReview says that only about 8% of students are good at math and 14% are good at reading. DiLoreto is one of the best elementary schools in New Britain and one of the best in Connecticut. It is known for its focus on dual-language learning, community involvement, and efforts to help students grow culturally and linguistically while also trying to improve their academic performance.

Diloreto Magnet School Contact Information

Address

732 SLATER RD, NEW BRITAIN, CT 06053

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Phone

(860) 223-2885

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 8%
Reading 14%
State average proficiency is 8% in Math and 14% in Reading.
52
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
805
Total Students
$104816
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 169 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Diloreto Magnet School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:55 AM to 3:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:40 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 9.5%
Asian 1.1%
Hispanic 81%
Black 6.4%
Two+ Races 2%
Native Am. 0%
White
9.5%
Asian
1.1%
Hispanic
81%
Black
6.4%
Two+ Races
2%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 805
49.8%
401 Female
50.2%
404 Male

Student Population

805 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1343 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The school is now taking registrations for the 2025–26 lottery for both the school-wide program and the Dos en Uno dual-language (English/Spanish) program. This shows that there is still a lot of demand and strengthens DiLoreto's commitment to bilingual education and getting people involved in the community.

FAQ

Q1. What is it about DiLoreto that makes it a magnet school?

Ans. DiLoreto has special programs, like a Spanish dual-language curriculum, that draw students from outside the district who want to learn about other languages and cultures.

Q2: How do families get to apply to DiLoreto Magnet School?

Ans. People sign up through a lottery system. In the spring, applications for both the general magnet program and the dual-language program are usually due for the next school year.

Q3. Do students at DiLoreto have any activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, the school has a lot of clubs and activities after school, like arts and STEM activities and educational events that happen at certain times of the year.

Q4: What does DiLoreto do to help ELL students?

Ans. The school offers ELL classes and small-group help to help students in the dual-language program improve their English skills.

Q5. Does DiLoreto help kids who need extra help?

Ans. Yes, DiLoreto follows the rules of the district and gives students with special needs individualized education plans (IEPs), therapy, and help with resources.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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