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#916 of 990 schools in CT
Wendell L. Cross School
Elementary School · Waterbury School District · Waterbury, CT
A Waterbury School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1255 Hamilton Ave., Waterbury, CT 06706
- Math 16% proficient (2022)
- Reading 29% proficient (2022)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wendell L. Cross School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 22 points since 2019, to 23% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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
73.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wendell L. Cross 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 21Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 9Somewhat 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
$51,770
Median home value
$171,400
Median rent
$1,233/mo
College educated
16.2%
Homeownership
43%
Poverty rate
24.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06706; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilmartin SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| Roberto Clemente International Dual Language SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–3 | 1.0 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Hopeville SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Impact Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 7 | 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
- #18 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
Wendell L. Cross School is listed in Waterbury School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wendell L. Cross School
Wendell L. Cross School is a public elementary school in Waterbury, CT, part of Waterbury School District, serving approximately 612 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #916 of 990 schools in CT.
State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wendell L. Cross School
What grades does Wendell L. Cross School serve?
Wendell L. Cross School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Wendell L. Cross School?
Wendell L. Cross School has an enrollment of approximately 612 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wendell L. Cross School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wendell L. Cross School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wendell L. Cross School rank in CT?
Wendell L. Cross School ranks #916 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Wendell L. Cross School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wendell L. Cross School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Wendell L. Cross School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wendell L. Cross School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wendell L. Cross School a charter school?
No, Wendell L. Cross School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wendell L. Cross School a Title I school?
No, Wendell L. Cross School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wendell L. Cross School?
73.5% of students at Wendell L. Cross 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
- 612
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 4
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (203) 574-8171
- Area population (ZIP 06706)
- 15,546
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 06706; 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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