Washington School
Tel:
(203)574-8177
- Washington School serves 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10-14% (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 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Washington 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
- Washington School's student population of 322 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 322 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Washington School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Washington School is 0.49, 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 | #844 out of 968 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 68% | 24% |
| Black | 21% | 13% |
| White | 6% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Waterbury School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Washington School is Waterbury Arts Magnet School (high) (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Duggan School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Waterbury Duggan School Grades: PK-8 | 496 students
0.7 miles
952 Bank Street
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203)574-8875 0.7 PK-8 496 - Waterbury Hopeville School Grades: K-5 | 389 students
0.7 miles
2 Cypress St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203)574-8173 0.7 K-5 389 - Waterbury Brass City Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-4 | 219 students
0.8 miles
212 Chestnut Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203)527-5942 0.8 PK-4 219 - Waterbury Waterbury Arts Magnet School (high) Grades: 9-12 | 478 students
0.8 miles
16 South Elm St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203)573-6300 0.8 9-12 478 - Waterbury Waterbury Arts Magnet School (middle) Grades: 6-8 | 341 students
0.8 miles
16 South Elm St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203)573-6300 0.8 6-8 341
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