B. W. Tinker School
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
(offers virtual instruction)




School Rankings
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend B. W. Tinker School?
524 students attend B. W. Tinker School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of B. W. Tinker School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of B. W. Tinker School?
B. W. Tinker School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does B. W. Tinker School offer ?
B. W. Tinker School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is B. W. Tinker School part of?
B. W. Tinker School is part of Waterbury School District.
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