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#674 of 990 schools in CT

Duggan School

Elementary School · Waterbury School District · Waterbury, CT

A Waterbury School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

952 Bank Street, Waterbury, CT 06708

  • Math 13% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 26% proficient (2022)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-3.06 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)12% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$21,973
Chronic Absenteeism39.8%

Students at Duggan School score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency13%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency26%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).

Show all 11 years
2011
Math
72%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
13%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
33%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
20%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
20%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 22 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

89%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Duggan 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 74Very Walkable
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
B. W. Tinker SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.4PK–50.6 mi578Compare →
Maloney Interdistrict Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–50.7 mi595Compare →
Washington SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.8PK–50.7 mi295Compare →
Hopeville SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.8K–50.9 mi284Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Waterbury School District

Schools in district
29
Rank in district
#8 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

Duggan School is listed in Waterbury School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Duggan School

Duggan School is a public elementary school in Waterbury, CT, part of Waterbury School District, serving approximately 410 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #674 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Duggan School

What grades does Duggan School serve?

Duggan School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Duggan School?

Duggan School has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Duggan School?

The student-teacher ratio at Duggan School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Duggan School rank in CT?

Duggan School ranks #674 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Duggan School's MySchoolScout rating?

Duggan School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Duggan School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Duggan School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Is Duggan School a charter school?

No, Duggan School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Duggan School a Title I school?

No, Duggan School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Duggan School?

89.0% of students at Duggan 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
410
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Connecticut Planning Region 4
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.8%
Area population (ZIP 06708)
29,103
Area average commute
30.2 min
Area median age
37
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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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