Needs Improvement
#932 of 990 schools in CT
Brass City Charter School
Elementary School · Brass City Charter School District · Waterbury, CT
A charter elementary school in Waterbury, CT where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
289 Willow St., Waterbury, CT 06710
- Math 33% proficient (2022)
- Reading 46% proficient (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brass City Charter School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Brass City Charter School 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat 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
$42,774
Median home value
$219,600
Median rent
$1,135/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
32.1%
Poverty rate
28.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06710; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driggs SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| F. J. Kingsbury SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Yeshiva K'tana of WaterburyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| Alpha & Omega Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 0.7 mi | 15 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Brass City Charter School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,144NCES 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.
Brass City Charter School is listed in Brass City Charter School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brass City Charter School
Brass City Charter School is a public elementary school in Waterbury, CT, part of Brass City Charter School District, serving approximately 363 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #932 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brass City Charter School
What grades does Brass City Charter School serve?
Brass City Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Brass City Charter School?
Brass City Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 363 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brass City Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brass City Charter School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brass City Charter School rank in CT?
Brass City Charter School ranks #932 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Brass City Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brass City Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Brass City Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brass City Charter School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Brass City Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Brass City Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Brass City Charter School a Title I school?
No, Brass City Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brass City Charter School?
67.2% of students at Brass City Charter School 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 363
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 4
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.3%
- Phone
- (203) 527-5942
- Area population (ZIP 06710)
- 9,669
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 06710; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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