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#765 of 990 schools in CT

North End Middle School

Middle School · Waterbury School District

534 Bucks Hill Rd., Waterbury, CT 06704

Enrollment

734

Student-Teacher

10.5:1

Score

4.8

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Connecticut schools

#765 of 990

In Waterbury

#12 of 32

public schools

In district

#11 of 29

Waterbury School District

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North End Middle School

4.8/10

Middle School in Waterbury · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Wilby High School

3.0/10

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5.8/10

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About North End Middle School

North End Middle School is a public middle school in Waterbury, CT, part of Waterbury School District. North End Middle School serves approximately 734 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. North End Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #765 of 990 schools in CT.

Structured state assessment records for North End Middle School show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.7 pts above district
  • This school 4.8 · Below Average
  • District avg 4.1
  • CT avg 6.2

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency13% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)13% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment5.5Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$21,973
Chronic Absenteeism18.4%

North End Middle School — Students at North End Middle School score 13% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

88%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores CT EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 21.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 31.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from CT state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
52%
ELA
54%
2010
Math
56%
ELA
58%
2011
Math
60%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
59%
2013
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2014
Math
7%
ELA
18%
2015
Math
6%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
6%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
20%
2018
Math
13%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
13%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
7%
ELA
19%
2021*
Math
7%
ELA
19%
2022
Math
6%
ELA
20%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.7/10.

How North End Middle School Compares

See how North End Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.8/10
23th percentile in CT
Academic
4.5/10
Below Average
Growth
4.7/10
Below Average
Environment
5.5/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
88%
Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
70 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
18.4%

Location

534 Bucks Hill Rd., Waterbury, CT 06704

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering North End Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Wakelee School (rated 7.5/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Wolcott), which scores notably higher. Another option is Waterbury Career Academy (rated 6.8/10, 3.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, W. F. Kaynor Technical High School (rated 6.0/10, 2.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Waterbury, see our Waterbury schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Wilby High School Waterbury 0.1 mi 3.0
Bucks Hill School Waterbury 0.2 mi 5.8
Regan School Waterbury 0.9 mi 5.9
Wakelee School Wolcott 1.1 mi 7.5
Sprague School Waterbury 1.7 mi 3.4
F. J. Kingsbury School Waterbury 2.4 mi 3.2
Reed School Waterbury 2.7 mi 5.6
Driggs School Waterbury 2.9 mi 4.2
BAIS YAAKOV OF WATERBURY HIGH SCHOOL Waterbury 2.9 mi 5.9
YESHIVA K'TANA OF WATERBURY Waterbury 3.0 mi 5.0
Brass City Charter School Waterbury 2.9 mi 3.4
Walsh School Waterbury 3.2 mi 5.8
ALPHA & OMEGA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Waterbury 3.2 mi
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School Waterbury 2.7 mi 6.0
Waterbury Career Academy Waterbury 3.3 mi 6.8
Woodrow Wilson School Waterbury 3.4 mi 3.5
Bunker Hill School Waterbury 3.1 mi 2.7
Waterbury Arts Magnet School Waterbury 3.4 mi 5.4
CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY SCHOOL Waterbury 3.5 mi 5.5
Wolcott High School Wolcott 2.6 mi 5.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 06704 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$47,848

Median Home Value

$178,500

Median Rent

$1,202/mo

Population

30,666

College Educated

13.7%

Homeownership

43%

Avg Commute

28.7 min

Poverty Rate

27.6%

Median Age

35.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about North End Middle School

What grades does North End Middle School serve?

North End Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend North End Middle School?

North End Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 734 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North End Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at North End Middle School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North End Middle School rank in CT?

North End Middle School ranks #765 of 990 schools in CT.

What is North End Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

North End Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 North End Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North End Middle School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is North End Middle School a charter school?

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

Is North End Middle School a Title I school?

No, North End Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North End Middle School?

88.0% of students at North End 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
6 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
25 Some Transit
Bike Score
13 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
734
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
70
Free/Reduced Lunch
88.0%
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Connecticut Planning Region 4
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.4%

District

Waterbury School District
District Enrollment
18,956
Schools in District
29
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,973
District Rank
#11 of 29

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