Waterbury Arts Magnet 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waterbury Arts Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
455 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Waterbury Arts Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#580 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(20-21)1%
n/a
Asian
(20-21)2%
5%
Hispanic
(20-21)36%
28%
Black
(20-21)19%
13%
White
(20-21)37%
50%
Hawaiian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)5%
4%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
58%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waterbury Arts Magnet School's ranking?
Waterbury Arts Magnet School is ranked #580 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waterbury Arts Magnet School?
The graduation rate of Waterbury Arts Magnet School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Waterbury Arts Magnet School?
455 students attend Waterbury Arts Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Waterbury Arts Magnet School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Waterbury Arts Magnet School offer ?
Waterbury Arts Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waterbury Arts Magnet School part of?
Waterbury Arts Magnet School is part of Waterbury School District.
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