Below Average
#840 of 990 schools in CT
Aces at Chase
Middle School · Area Cooperative Educational Services · Waterbury, CT
An Area Cooperative Educational Services middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
565 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT 06708
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 44% proficient (2022)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Aces at Chase score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Aces at Chase sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,245/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waterbury), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,705
Median home value
$196,700
Median rent
$1,275/mo
College educated
22%
Homeownership
54.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06708; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 6–8 | 0.2 mi | 799 | Compare → |
| Memorial Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 408 | Compare → |
| Alpha & Omega Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 1.6 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Swift Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 585 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Area Cooperative Educational Services
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $85,344NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Aces at Chase is listed in Area Cooperative Educational Services; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aces at Chase
Aces at Chase is a public middle school in Waterbury, CT, part of Area Cooperative Educational Services, serving approximately 567 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #840 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aces at Chase
What grades does Aces at Chase serve?
Aces at Chase serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Aces at Chase?
Aces at Chase has an enrollment of approximately 567 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aces at Chase?
The student-teacher ratio at Aces at Chase is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aces at Chase rank in CT?
Aces at Chase ranks #840 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Aces at Chase's MySchoolScout rating?
Aces at Chase has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Aces at Chase?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aces at Chase has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Aces at Chase a charter school?
No, Aces at Chase is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Aces at Chase a Title I school?
No, Aces at Chase is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aces at Chase?
41.3% of students at Aces at Chase qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 567
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 4
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.1%
- Phone
- (203) 639-8403
- Area population (ZIP 06708)
- 29,103
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 37
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06708; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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