Western School
Tel:
(203) 720-5244
- Western School serves 274 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Western School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Western School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Western School's student population of 274 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 274 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Western School is ranked within the top 50% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Western School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #466 out of 951 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 |
| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 25% |
| Black | 8% | 13% |
| White | 58% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Naugatuck School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Western School is Naugatuck High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is City Hill Middle School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Andrew Avenue School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Naugatuck Naugatuck High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,226 student
0.3 miles
543 Rubber Ave.
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5400 0.3 9-12 1,226 - Naugatuck Andrew Avenue School Grades: K-4 | 278 students
0.6 miles
140 Andrew Ave.
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5221 0.6 K-4 278 - Naugatuck Hillside Intermediate School Grades: 5-6 | 308 students
0.6 miles
51 Hillside Ave.
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5260 0.6 5-6 308 - Naugatuck Salem School Grades: K-4 | 259 students
0.6 miles
124 Meadow St.
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5242 0.6 K-4 259 - Naugatuck Hop Brook Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 301 students
0.9 miles
75 Crown Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5231 0.9 K-4 301
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