Below Average
#868 of 990 schools in CT
Michael F. Wallace Middle School
Middle School · Waterbury School District · Waterbury, CT
A Waterbury School District middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3465 East Main St., Waterbury, CT 06705
- Math 14% proficient (2022)
- Reading 29% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Michael F. Wallace Middle School score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 46 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Michael F. Wallace Middle 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 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 17Somewhat 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
$53,169
Median home value
$177,700
Median rent
$1,165/mo
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
47.9%
Poverty rate
23.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06705; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrrell Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 0.8 mi | 505 | Compare → |
| Long River Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 434 | Compare → |
| Alpha & Omega Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 3.6 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Dodd Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 7–8 | 4.3 mi | 630 | 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.
Waterbury School District
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #15 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
Michael F. Wallace Middle School is listed in Waterbury School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Michael F. Wallace Middle School
Michael F. Wallace Middle School is a public middle school in Waterbury, CT, part of Waterbury School District, serving approximately 1,048 students in grades 4th-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #868 of 990 schools in CT.
State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Michael F. Wallace Middle School
What grades does Michael F. Wallace Middle School serve?
Michael F. Wallace Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Michael F. Wallace Middle School?
Michael F. Wallace Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,048 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michael F. Wallace Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Michael F. Wallace Middle School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Michael F. Wallace Middle School rank in CT?
Michael F. Wallace Middle School ranks #868 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Michael F. Wallace Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Michael F. Wallace Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Michael F. Wallace Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Michael F. Wallace Middle School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Michael F. Wallace Middle School a charter school?
No, Michael F. Wallace Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Michael F. Wallace Middle School a Title I school?
No, Michael F. Wallace Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Michael F. Wallace Middle School?
88.6% of students at Michael F. Wallace Middle 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 89
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 4
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.2%
- Phone
- (203) 574-8140
- Area population (ZIP 06705)
- 26,352
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 06705; 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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