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Waddell School vs. Verplanck School

Should you attend Waddell School or Verplanck 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
Waddell School
163 Broad Street
Manchester, CT 06042
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Verplanck School
126 Olcott Street
Manchester, CT 06040
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Waddell School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Verplanck School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 509 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Waddell 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 453 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Verplanck 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 19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
509 students
453 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Waddell School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Verplanck School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Waddell School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Verplanck School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Waddell School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Verplanck School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Waddell School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Manchester 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 Verplanck School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Manchester 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

#641 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
#796 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Waddell School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Verplanck School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
19%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waddell School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Manchester School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Verplanck School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Manchester School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waddell School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Manchester 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 Verplanck School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Manchester 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 Waddell School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Verplanck School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
108
102
Grade 1 Students
108
81
Grade 2 Students
113
87
Grade 3 Students
77
91
Grade 4 Students
103
92

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
20%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Waddell School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Manchester 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 Verplanck School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Manchester School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
35%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Waddell School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Manchester 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 Verplanck School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Manchester School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
24%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Waddell School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Manchester 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 Verplanck School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Manchester School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
16%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Waddell School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Manchester 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 Verplanck School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Manchester 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
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Waddell School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Manchester 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 Verplanck School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Manchester School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.76
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Waddell School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Manchester 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 Verplanck School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Manchester 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
58%
67%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Waddell School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Manchester 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 Verplanck School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Manchester 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
7%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Waddell School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Manchester 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 Verplanck School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Manchester 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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