Serving 612 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wendell L. Cross 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 16% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 612 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wendell L. Cross School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Wendell L. Cross School's student population of 612 students has grown by 75% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 81% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
612 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wendell L. Cross School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wendell L. Cross School is 0.63, 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
#776 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
55%
31%
Black
20%
12%
White
16%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wendell L. Cross School's ranking?
Wendell L. Cross School is ranked #776 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Wendell L. Cross School often compared to?
Wendell L. Cross Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gilmartin School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Wendell L. Cross School?
612 students attend Wendell L. Cross School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Wendell L. Cross School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wendell L. Cross School?
Wendell L. Cross School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wendell L. Cross School offer ?
Wendell L. Cross School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wendell L. Cross School part of?
Wendell L. Cross School is part of Waterbury School District.
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