Woodrow Wilson School

235 Birch St.
Waterbury, CT 06704

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Tel: (203) 573-6660

www.waterbury.k12.ct.us

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Woodrow Wilson School serves 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Woodrow Wilson School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 414 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Woodrow Wilson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Woodrow Wilson School's student population of 414 students has declined by 8% over five school years.

The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

414 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Woodrow Wilson School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Woodrow Wilson School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CT)

Overall Testing Rank

#877 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

6-9%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Woodrow Wilson School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

10-14%

51%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

12:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

66%

28%

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Black

26%

13%

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White

50%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.50

0.66

This chart display the diversity score of Woodrow Wilson School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

80%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Woodrow Wilson School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Waterbury School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Woodrow Wilson School's ranking?

Woodrow Wilson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).

How many students attend Woodrow Wilson School?

414 students attend Woodrow Wilson School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

66% of Woodrow Wilson School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodrow Wilson School?

Woodrow Wilson School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does Woodrow Wilson School offer ?

Woodrow Wilson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Woodrow Wilson School part of?

Woodrow Wilson School is part of Waterbury School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 414 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education