Waddell School
Tel:
(860)647-3392
- Waddell School serves 347 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Waddell School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Waddell School's student population of 347 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 347 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Waddell School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Waddell School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #712 out of 968 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 10% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 24% |
| Black | 22% | 13% |
| White | 37% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Manchester School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Waddell School is Great Path Academy At Mcc (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Odyssey Community School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Manchester Manchester Preschool Center Grades: PK | 179 students
0.8 miles
60 Washington Street
Manchester, CT 06042
(860)647-3502 0.8 PK 179 - Manchester Odyssey Community School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 328 students
0.8 miles
579 West Middle Tpke.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860)645-1234 0.8 K-8 328 - Manchester Great Path Academy At Mcc Grades: 9-12 | 272 students
0.9 miles
60 Bidwell Street Ms #20
Manchester, CT 06045
(860)521-3700 0.9 9-12 272 - Manchester Manchester High School Grades: 9-12 | 1555 students
1.0 miles
134 Middletpke E
Manchester, CT 06040
(860)647-3530 1.0 9-12 1555 - Manchester Manchester Preschool - Site 2 Grades: PK | 12 students
1.0 miles
134 Middle Turnpike
Manchester, CT 06042
(860)647-3452 1.0 PK 12
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