Gilmartin School

107 Wyoming Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Gilmartin School serves 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Gilmartin School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in CT
  • Math Proficiency
    : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gilmartin School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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School Overview

Gilmartin School's student population of 447 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
447 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Gilmartin School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Gilmartin School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
Overall Testing Rank
#871 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
60%
28%
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Black
22%
13%
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White
12%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.58
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Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gilmartin School's ranking?
Gilmartin School is ranked #871 out of 940 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Gilmartin School?
447 students attend Gilmartin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Gilmartin School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 3% 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 Gilmartin School?
Gilmartin School has a student ration of 13:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gilmartin School part of?
Gilmartin School is part of Waterbury School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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