Waterbury School District
School District · Waterbury, Connecticut
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
29
21 elem, 3 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
18,956
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
29
21 elem, 3 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
18,956
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#111 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,973
$3,032 vs Connecticut median
District size
18,956 students
Much larger than Connecticut median
The short answer
Waterbury School District ranks #111 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Waterbury School District's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 29 schools. Its top-rated schools are Carrington School (7.5/10), Roberto Clemente International Dual Language School (7.3/10), and Washington School (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.2/10 despite 87% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Waterbury School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Waterbury School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Waterbury School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (29 of 29). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carrington School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente International Dual Language School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Washington School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Hopeville School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Waterbury Arts Magnet School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | H. S. Chase School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Wendell L. Cross School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Waterbury Career Academy | 6.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 29 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $21,973 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Waterbury School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Carrington School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Waterbury School District students show an average math proficiency of 28.0% and ELA proficiency of 33.3%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools21
Middle Schools3
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Waterbury
- Total Enrollment
- 18,956
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,435
- District spending per student
- $21,973NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 33.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Waterbury School District?
Waterbury School District's district-level spending was $21,973 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Carrington School is the highest-rated school in Waterbury School District with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Waterbury School District?
Across schools in Waterbury School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.3%. 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 5.7/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 28.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 33.3%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Compare Waterbury School District with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Stamford School District (21)
- Danbury School District (19)
- Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (17)
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- Stratford School District (13)
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- Hamden School District (10)
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- 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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