Serving 445 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bunker Hill 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 13% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bunker Hill School serves the northwest part of Waterbury, CT, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bunker Hill School's student population of 445 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
445 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Bunker Hill School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bunker Hill School is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#855 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
63%
32%
Black
21%
12%
White
8%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.9%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bunker Hill School's ranking?
Bunker Hill School is ranked #855 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Bunker Hill School often compared to?
Bunker Hill Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like F. J. Kingsbury School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Bunker Hill School?
445 students attend Bunker Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bunker Hill School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bunker Hill School?
Bunker Hill School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bunker Hill School offer ?
Bunker Hill School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bunker Hill School part of?
Bunker Hill School is part of Waterbury School District.
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