Serving 509 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Waddell 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 509 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Waddell 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 Waddell School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Waddell School?
509 students attend Waddell School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Waddell School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 20% of students are Asian, 16% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waddell School?
Waddell School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Waddell School offer ?
Waddell School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 509 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
