Michael F. Wallace Middle School serves 1,109 students in grades 4-8.
Michael F. Wallace Middle 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 13% (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 28% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 1,109 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Michael F. Wallace Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Michael F. Wallace Middle School's student population of 1,109 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Michael F. Wallace Middle 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 Michael F. Wallace Middle School is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#778 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
61%
29%
Black
24%
13%
White
10%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael F. Wallace Middle School's ranking?
Michael F. Wallace Middle School is ranked #778 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Michael F. Wallace Middle School?
1,109 students attend Michael F. Wallace Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Michael F. Wallace Middle School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% 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 Michael F. Wallace Middle School?
Michael F. Wallace Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Michael F. Wallace Middle School offer ?
Michael F. Wallace Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Michael F. Wallace Middle School part of?
Michael F. Wallace Middle School is part of Waterbury School District.
School Reviews
4 6/26/2021
I'm actually in Wallace. Wallace is pretty cool but I wish there are more electives but overall it's a great school filled with my bully''s from 3rd-5th .
5 5/19/2020
This school is great. I have seen a lot of good things in this school. It is so much fun to hang out with. It is a very nice school, and one of the best schools in Waterbury Connecticut. I really enjoy this school.
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