Serving 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Margaret M. Generali Elementary 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 12% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 415 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Margaret M. Generali Elementary School serves the eastern part of Waterbury, CT, covering an attendance area of approximately 2.7 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Margaret M. Generali Elementary School's student population of 415 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
415 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Margaret M. Generali Elementary 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 Margaret M. Generali Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#832 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
60%
32%
Black
22%
12%
White
9%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.4%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Margaret M. Generali Elementary School's ranking?
Margaret M. Generali Elementary School is ranked #832 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Margaret M. Generali Elementary School often compared to?
Margaret M. Generali Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Margaret M. Generali Elementary School?
415 students attend Margaret M. Generali Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Margaret M. Generali Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Margaret M. Generali Elementary School?
Margaret M. Generali Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Margaret M. Generali Elementary School offer ?
Margaret M. Generali Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Margaret M. Generali Elementary School part of?
Margaret M. Generali Elementary School is part of Waterbury School District.
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