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#980 of 990 schools in CT
Bunker Hill School
Elementary School · Waterbury School District · Waterbury, CT
A Waterbury School District elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
170 Bunker Hill Ave., Waterbury, CT 06708
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bunker Hill School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (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
79.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Bunker Hill 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brass City Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.4 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 363 | Compare → |
| Catholic Stream Academy of WaterburyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| F. J. Kingsbury SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Driggs SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 452 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Waterbury School District
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #27 of 29
- District spending per student
- $21,973NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bunker Hill School is listed in Waterbury School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bunker Hill School
Bunker Hill School is a public elementary school in Waterbury, CT, part of Waterbury School District, serving approximately 462 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #980 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bunker Hill School
What grades does Bunker Hill School serve?
Bunker Hill School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Bunker Hill School?
Bunker Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 462 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bunker Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bunker Hill School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bunker Hill School rank in CT?
Bunker Hill School ranks #980 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Bunker Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bunker Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 Bunker Hill School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bunker Hill School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bunker Hill School a charter school?
No, Bunker Hill School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bunker Hill School a Title I school?
No, Bunker Hill School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bunker Hill School?
79.7% of students at Bunker Hill 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 462
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 4
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.3%
- Phone
- (203) 574-8183
- 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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