H. S. Chase School
Tel:
(203) 574-8188
- H. S. Chase School serves 661 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- H. S. Chase 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 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
H. S. Chase School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- H. S. Chase School's student population of 661 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 661 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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School Comparison
- H. S. Chase School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of H. S. Chase School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #809 out of 951 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 52% | 25% |
| Black | 21% | 13% |
| White | 19% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Waterbury School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to H. S. Chase School is Waterbury Career Academy (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Reed School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Woodrow Wilson School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Waterbury Woodrow Wilson School Grades: PK-5 | 427 students
0.8 miles
235 Birch St.
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 573-6660 0.8 PK-5 427 - Waterbury Waterbury Career Academy Grades: 9-12 | 851 students
0.9 miles
175 Birch Street
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8000 0.9 9-12 851 - Waterbury Brass City Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-5 | 254 students
1.0 miles
212 Chestnut Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 527-5942 1.0 PK-5 254 - Waterbury Margaret M. Generali Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 573 students
1.3 miles
3196 East Main St.
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8174 1.3 K-5 573 - Waterbury Walsh School Grades: PK-5 | 434 students
1.3 miles
55 Dikeman Street
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8164 1.3 PK-5 434
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