Public School Review - Established 2003

H. S. Chase School vs. Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School

Should you attend H. S. Chase School or Rotella Interdistrict Magnet 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%
Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School
380 Pierpont Rd.
Waterbury, CT 06705
: 
4/
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%)

Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (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 614 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rotella Interdistrict Magnet 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 27% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
585 students
614 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 Rotella Interdistrict Magnet 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 Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
42 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 Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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 Rotella Interdistrict Magnet 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%)
#654 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 Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
27%
(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 Rotella Interdistrict Magnet 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)
41%
(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 Rotella Interdistrict Magnet 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)
55-59%
(Top 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 Rotella Interdistrict Magnet 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 Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
72
Kindergarten Students
86
95
Grade 1 Students
94
88
Grade 2 Students
101
88
Grade 3 Students
75
88
Grade 4 Students
105
87
Grade 5 Students
106
96

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% 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 Rotella Interdistrict Magnet 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%
48%
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 Rotella Interdistrict Magnet 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%
18%
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 Rotella Interdistrict Magnet 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%
24%
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 Rotella Interdistrict Magnet 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%
7%
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 Rotella Interdistrict Magnet 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
0.68
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 Rotella Interdistrict Magnet 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%
64%
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 Rotella Interdistrict Magnet 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%
1%
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 Rotella Interdistrict Magnet 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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