Serving 567 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, B. W. Tinker 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 13% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
B. W. Tinker School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
B. W. Tinker School's student population of 567 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
567 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
B. W. Tinker 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 B. W. Tinker 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#833 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
62%
30%
Black
16%
12%
White
15%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is B. W. Tinker School's ranking?
B. W. Tinker School is ranked #833 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are B. W. Tinker School often compared to?
B. W. Tinker Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Duggan School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend B. W. Tinker School?
567 students attend B. W. Tinker School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of B. W. Tinker School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of B. W. Tinker School?
B. W. Tinker School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does B. W. Tinker School offer ?
B. W. Tinker School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is B. W. Tinker School part of?
B. W. Tinker School is part of Waterbury School District.
School Reviews
5 1/5/2021
This school has very easy to understand learning tactics for every grade. In my opinion, the teachers did outstanding jobs to make sure every child was able to learn no matter what. As a former student, I recommend this school to anyone who would like their child to be treated equally in all forms.
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