Serving 1,062 students in grades 4-8, Michael F. Wallace Middle 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 14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Michael F. Wallace Middle 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 Michael F. Wallace Middle School is 0.57, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Michael F. Wallace Middle School?
1,062 students attend Michael F. Wallace Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Michael F. Wallace Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Michael F. Wallace Middle School?
Michael F. Wallace Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Michael F. Wallace Middle School offer ?
Michael F. Wallace Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Michael F. Wallace Middle School part of?
I'm actually in Wallace. Wallace is pretty cool but I wish there are more electives but overall it's a great school filled with my bully''s from 3rd-5th .
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Olivia
55/19/2020
This school is great. I have seen a lot of good things in this school. It is so much fun to hang out with. It is a very nice school, and one of the best schools in Waterbury Connecticut. I really enjoy this school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jocelyn
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