Waddell School
Waddell School serves 357 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Waddell School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Waddell School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Waddell School's student population of 357 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 357 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Waddell School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Waddell School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #770 out of 951 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 11% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 25% |
| Black | 25% | 13% |
| White | 34% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Manchester School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Odyssey Community School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Manchester Odyssey Community School Charter School
Math: 35% | Reading: 47%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 329 students10
0.8 miles
579 West Middle Tpke.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 645-1234 0.8 K-8 329 - Manchester Great Path Academy At Mcc Magnet School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 320 students10
0.9 miles
60 Bidwell Street
Manchester, CT 06045
(860) 521-3700 0.9 9-12 320 - Manchester Manchester High School Math: 30% | Reading: 53%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,555 student10
1.0 miles
134 Middletpke E
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3530 1 9-12 1,555 - Manchester Verplanck School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 373 students10
1.1 miles
126 Olcott St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3383 1.1 K-5 373 - Manchester Washington School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 309 students10
1.1 miles
94 Cedar St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3332 1.1 K-5 309
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