Waltersville School
Tel:
(203)275-2400
- Waltersville School serves 490 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 12% (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 19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Waltersville School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Waltersville School's student population of 490 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 490 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Waltersville School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Waltersville School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. 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 | #946 out of 968 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 46% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 63% | 24% |
| Black | 33% | 13% |
| White | 4% | 55% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.63 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | BRIDGEPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Waltersville School is The Bridge Academy (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Barnum School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Barnum School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bridgeport Barnum School Grades: PK-8 | 633 students
0.2 miles
495 Waterview Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203)275-2300 0.2 PK-8 633 - Bridgeport The Bridge Academy Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 281 students
0.3 miles
160 Pulaski Street
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203)336-9999 0.3 7-12 281 - Bridgeport Great Oaks Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 324 students
0.3 miles
510 Barnum Ave. 2nd Floor
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203)870-8188 0.3 6-8 324 - Bridgeport New Beginnings Inc Family Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 499 students
0.3 miles
184 Garden St.
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203)384-2897 0.3 PK-8 499 - Bridgeport Park City Prep Charter School Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 360 students
0.3 miles
1550 State Street
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203)953-3766 0.3 5-8 360
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