Michael F. Wallace Middle School
Michael F. Wallace Middle School serves 1,090 students in grades 6-8.
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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (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 25% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Michael F. Wallace Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Michael F. Wallace Middle School's student population of 1,090 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,090 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 97 teachers |
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School Comparison
Michael F. Wallace Middle 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 Michael F. Wallace Middle School is 0.63, which is less 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 | #884 out of 951 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 53% | 25% |
| Black | 24% | 13% |
| White | 18% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 74% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 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 Michael F. Wallace Middle School is Crosby High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Tyrrell Middle School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Margaret M. Generali Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Waterbury Crosby High School Math: 4% | Reading: 15%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,147 student10
0.3 miles
300 Pierpont Rd.
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8061 0.3 9-12 1,147 - Waterbury Margaret M. Generali Elementary School Math: 25% | Reading: 34%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 573 students10
0.5 miles
3196 East Main St.
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8174 0.5 K-5 573 - Waterbury Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School Magnet School
Math: 51% | Reading: 60%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 614 students10
0.5 miles
380 Pierpont Rd.
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8168 0.5 PK-5 614 - Wolcott Tyrrell Middle School Math: 57% | Reading: 66%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 563 students10
1.0 miles
500 Todd Rd.
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8151 1 6-8 563 - Cheshire Darcey School Grades: PK-K | 176 students
1.8 miles
1686 Waterbury Rd.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-3577 1.8 PK-K 176
School Reviews
| 5 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. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Jocelyn |
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