Serving 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Driggs 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 10% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Driggs School serves the west part of Waterbury, CT, covering an attendance area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Driggs School's student population of 410 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
410 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Driggs 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 Driggs 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
#878 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
62%
32%
Black
24%
12%
White
6%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.2%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Driggs School's ranking?
Driggs School is ranked #878 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Driggs School often compared to?
Driggs 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Driggs School?
410 students attend Driggs School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Driggs School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Driggs School?
Driggs School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Driggs School offer ?
Driggs School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Driggs School part of?
Driggs School is part of Waterbury School District.
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