Serving 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Waltersville 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 12% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 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 and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Waltersville School serves the southeast part of Bridgeport, CT, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge being around 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waltersville School's student population of 432 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
432 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
School Motto
Changing Futures and Achieving Excellence Together
School Rankings
Waltersville 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 Waltersville School is 0.52, 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
#864 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
61%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
33%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.4%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White/Yellow/Purple
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waltersville School's ranking?
Waltersville School is ranked #864 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Waltersville School often compared to?
Waltersville Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barnum School, Luis Munoz Marin School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Waltersville School?
432 students attend Waltersville School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Waltersville School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waltersville School?
Waltersville School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Waltersville School offer ?
Waltersville School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Waltersville School part of?
Waltersville School is part of Bridgeport School District.
In what neighborhood is Waltersville School located?
Waltersville School is located in the East Side neighborhood of Bridgeport, CT. There are 5 other public schools located in East Side.
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