Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School: Leadership, STEM &amp; Japanese (2026 List)

About Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School

Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School is a public magnet elementary school in Waterbury, Connecticut, that serves students in grades Pre-K through 5. There are about 595 students at the school, and there is one teacher for every 15 students. Maloney is known for its multicultural curriculum. It teaches leadership through the "Leader in Me" framework and has a strong focus on science and technology. It also has a Japanese language and culture program. About 77% of its students are from minority groups, so the school has a diverse student body. According to PublicSchoolReview, about 36% of students are good at math and 49% are good at reading. The school also offers full-day pre-K, before- and after-school programs, and co-teaching in core subjects with the help of Title I funding. Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School is one of Waterbury's best elementary schools. It offers a culturally rich and leadership-focused education.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 36%

Reading 49%

State average proficiency is 36% in Math and 49% in Reading.

40

Full-time Teachers

15 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

2

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

587

Total Students

$63861

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 26%

Asian 1.7%

Hispanic 53%

Black 14.6%

Two+ Races 4.7%

Native Am. 0%

White

26%

Asian

1.7%

Hispanic

53%

Black

14.6%

Two+ Races

4.7%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 587

55.7%

327 Female

44.3%

260 Male

Student Population

587 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

604 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School Contact Information

Address

233 SOUTH ELM ST, WATERBURY, CT 06706

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Phone

(203) 574-8162

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Website

https://www.waterbury.k12.ct.us/

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

Q1. What extra programs does Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School offer besides the regular classes?

Ans. The school has a multicultural and leadership-focused curriculum that includes the "Leader in Me" program, a Japanese language and culture program, and STEM enrichment activities.

Q2. Does Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School have programs after school?

Ans. Yes, the school has programs for students before and after school that include tutoring, sports, arts, and STEM activities. These provide students more chances to learn and grow.

Q3. What does the school do to help kids who need extra help?

Ans. Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School has special education services, individualized education plans (IEPs), and co-teaching support to help students who learn in different ways.

Q.4. Can parents become involved at the school in any way?

Ans. Yes, parents can become involved by joining the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO), going to school events, volunteering, and talking to teachers and staff on a regular basis.

Q5. Does the school have programs that help students learn other languages?

Ans. The school has Japanese language classes and ESL support, which helps students learn or keep up with another language while also improving their English skills.

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

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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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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