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#514 of 990 schools in CT
Fletcher W. Judson School
Elementary School · Watertown School District · Watertown, CT
A Watertown School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
124 Hamilton Lane, Watertown, CT 06795
- Math 46% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fletcher W. Judson School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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
34.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fletcher W. Judson 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,168/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Watertown), 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
$102,800
Median home value
$331,200
Median rent
$1,301/mo
College educated
40.2%
Homeownership
84.7%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06795; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Evangelist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| St John's SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Polk SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 3–5 | 2.3 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| St Mary Magdalen SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–8 | 2.6 mi | 163 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Watertown School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $23,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fletcher W. Judson School is listed in Watertown School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fletcher W. Judson School
Fletcher W. Judson School is a public elementary school in Watertown, CT, part of Watertown School District, serving approximately 289 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #514 of 990 schools in CT.
State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fletcher W. Judson School
What grades does Fletcher W. Judson School serve?
Fletcher W. Judson School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Fletcher W. Judson School?
Fletcher W. Judson School has an enrollment of approximately 289 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fletcher W. Judson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fletcher W. Judson 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 Fletcher W. Judson School rank in CT?
Fletcher W. Judson School ranks #514 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Fletcher W. Judson School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fletcher W. Judson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Fletcher W. Judson School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fletcher W. Judson School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fletcher W. Judson School a charter school?
No, Fletcher W. Judson School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fletcher W. Judson School a Title I school?
No, Fletcher W. Judson School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fletcher W. Judson School?
34.3% of students at Fletcher W. Judson 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 289
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 4
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (860) 945-4850
- Area population (ZIP 06795)
- 14,409
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 45.7
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 06795; 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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