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Bucks Hill School

330 Bucks Hill Rd.
Waterbury, CT 06704
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 294 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bucks Hill School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 294 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Bucks Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Bucks Hill School's student population of 294 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
294 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Bucks Hill School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bucks Hill School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#761 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bucks Hill School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bucks Hill School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bucks Hill School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bucks Hill School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bucks Hill School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
77%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bucks Hill School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
15%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bucks Hill School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bucks Hill School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bucks Hill School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bucks Hill School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Bucks Hill School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bucks Hill School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bucks Hill School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bucks Hill School's ranking?
Bucks Hill School is ranked #761 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Bucks Hill School?
294 students attend Bucks Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Bucks Hill School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bucks Hill School?
Bucks Hill School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bucks Hill School offer ?
Bucks Hill School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bucks Hill School part of?
Bucks Hill School is part of Waterbury School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 294 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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