Brass City Charter School

289 Willow St.
Waterbury, CT 06710
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Brass City Charter 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 33% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 363 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brass City Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Brass City Charter School's student population of 363 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

School Rankings

Brass City Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brass City Charter School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#570 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
33%
40%
46%
50%
35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
53%
31%
Black
34%
12%
White
4%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brass City Charter School's ranking?
Brass City Charter School is ranked #570 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Brass City Charter School?
363 students attend Brass City Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Brass City Charter School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brass City Charter School?
Brass City Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Brass City Charter School offer ?
Brass City Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brass City Charter School part of?
Brass City Charter School is part of Brass City Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 363 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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