Serving 373 students in grades 6-8, Waterbury Arts Magnet School (Middle) 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 was 22% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
373 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)22%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
32%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
12%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
46%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2012–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted31.9%
18.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
38%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Waterbury Arts Magnet School (Middle)?
373 students attend Waterbury Arts Magnet School (Middle).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Waterbury Arts Magnet School (Middle) students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waterbury Arts Magnet School (Middle)?
Waterbury Arts Magnet School (Middle) has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Waterbury Arts Magnet School (Middle) offer ?
Waterbury Arts Magnet School (Middle) offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Waterbury Arts Magnet School (Middle) part of?
Waterbury Arts Magnet School (Middle) is part of Waterbury School District.
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