Serving 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Gilmartin 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 8% (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 (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gilmartin School serves the southern part of Waterbury, CT, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families within the attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of about 1 mile from the school to the edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gilmartin School's student population of 462 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
462 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gilmartin 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 Gilmartin School is 0.51, 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
#889 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
68%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gilmartin School's ranking?
Gilmartin School is ranked #889 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Gilmartin School often compared to?
Gilmartin Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wendell L. Cross School, Carrington School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% 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 Gilmartin School?
462 students attend Gilmartin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Gilmartin School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gilmartin School?
Gilmartin School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gilmartin School offer ?
Gilmartin School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gilmartin School part of?
Gilmartin School is part of Waterbury School District.
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