Serving 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Reed 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 5% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Reed School serves a central area in Waterbury, CT, encompassing approximately 0.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.3 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 0.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Reed School's student population of 439 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
439 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Reed School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Reed School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#905 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
71%
32%
Black
21%
12%
White
4%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.4%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reed School's ranking?
Reed School is ranked #905 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Reed School often compared to?
Reed Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carrington School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Reed School?
439 students attend Reed School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Reed School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Reed School?
Reed School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Reed School offer ?
Reed School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Reed School part of?
Reed School is part of Waterbury School District.
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