Waterbury School District

The Waterbury School District in Connecticut operates 29 schools, including 21 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 5 high schools, serving a diverse student population. While the district as a whole is ranked 148 out of 151 school districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, a few standout schools within the district are worth noting.

The highest-performing school in the district is Waterbury Arts Magnet School, a high school that ranks 75th out of 142 Connecticut high schools and has a 2-star rating. This school boasts the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science compared to the district and state averages. Another strong performer is Regan School, an elementary school that ranks 300th out of 491 Connecticut elementary schools and has a 2-star rating, with significantly higher proficiency rates than the district and state. Carrington School, an elementary/middle school, is the third-highest performing school in the district, with a 1-star rating and strong proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math, particularly in the lower grades.

However, the majority of schools in the Waterbury School District struggle, with most ranked in the bottom quartile of Connecticut schools. The district faces significant challenges, including high rates of economic disadvantage, low standardized test scores, and disparities in student-teacher ratios and spending per student. These factors suggest a need for targeted interventions and a focus on addressing the underlying socioeconomic issues that may be impacting student achievement across the district.