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H. S. Chase School vs. Carrington School

Should you attend H. S. Chase School or Carrington School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
H. S. Chase School
40 Woodtick Rd.
Waterbury, CT 06705
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Carrington School
24 Kenmore Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06708
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

H. S. Chase School ranks 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 20%)

Carrington School ranks 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%)
Overview
Serving 585 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, H. S. Chase 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 21% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Carrington 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 22% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than 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 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
585 students
453 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at H. S. Chase School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Carrington School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at H. S. Chase School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carrington School.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at H. S. Chase School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Carrington School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at H. S. Chase School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Waterbury School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Carrington School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Waterbury School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#771 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
#708 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of H. S. Chase School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Carrington School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
22%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at H. S. Chase School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Waterbury School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carrington School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Waterbury School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
35%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at H. S. Chase School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Waterbury School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carrington School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Waterbury School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at H. S. Chase School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Waterbury School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carrington School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Waterbury School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of H. S. Chase School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Carrington School by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
28
Kindergarten Students
86
43
Grade 1 Students
94
42
Grade 2 Students
101
50
Grade 3 Students
75
50
Grade 4 Students
105
49
Grade 5 Students
106
51
Grade 6 Students
-
53
Grade 7 Students
-
50
Grade 8 Students
-
37

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at H. S. Chase School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Waterbury School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Carrington School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Waterbury School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
56%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at H. S. Chase School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waterbury School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Carrington School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waterbury School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
22%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at H. S. Chase School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Waterbury School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Carrington School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Waterbury School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
10%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at H. S. Chase School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waterbury School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Carrington School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waterbury School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at H. S. Chase School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waterbury School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Carrington School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waterbury School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.63
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of H. S. Chase School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waterbury School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Carrington School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waterbury School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
68%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at H. S. Chase School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Waterbury School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Carrington School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Waterbury School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at H. S. Chase School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Waterbury School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Carrington School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Waterbury School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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