Waterbury School District
School District · Waterbury, Connecticut
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
29
21 elem, 3 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,973
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
29
21 elem, 3 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,973
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#126 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.6
below Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,973
$3,032 vs Connecticut median
District size
18,956 students
Much larger than Connecticut median
About Waterbury School District
Waterbury School District is a Waterbury, Connecticut school district serving 29 schools. The district educates 18,956 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. The district invests $21,973 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.7/10, Waterbury School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Regan School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Waterbury School District students show an average math proficiency of 15.9% and ELA proficiency of 27.0%.
The district includes 21 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Waterbury School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Waterbury School District with test data.
Schools in Waterbury School District
29 schools Elementary Schools 21
Middle Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Waterbury
- Total Enrollment
- 18,956
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,435
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Waterbury School District?
Waterbury School District has 29 schools in total — 21 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Waterbury School District?
The average composite rating for Waterbury School District is 4.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Waterbury School District?
Waterbury School District spends $21,973 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Waterbury School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Waterbury School District is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Waterbury School District?
Regan School is the highest-rated school in Waterbury School District with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Waterbury School District?
Across schools in Waterbury School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 15.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Waterbury School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
Waterbury School District has an average school rating of 4.7/10 across 29 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Connecticut by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 15.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 27.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in CT
Compare Waterbury School District with neighboring districts in the state.
- Hartford School District (41)
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- Norwalk School District (22)
- Stamford School District (21)
- Danbury School District (19)
- Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (17)
- Capitol Region Education Council (16)
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- Greenwich School District (15)
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- Stratford School District (13)
- East Hartford School District (12)
- Wallingford School District (12)
- Hamden School District (10)
- Manchester School District (10)
- Middletown School District (10)
- Naugatuck School District (9)
- Norwich School District (9)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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