Serving 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Carrington 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 22% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (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 81% 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-8
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carrington School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Carrington School's student population of 457 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carrington 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 Carrington School is 0.66, 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
#708 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
52%
30%
Black
20%
12%
White
19%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carrington School's ranking?
Carrington School is ranked #708 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Carrington School often compared to?
Carrington Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reed School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Carrington School?
457 students attend Carrington School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Carrington School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carrington School?
Carrington School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Carrington School offer ?
Carrington School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carrington School part of?
Carrington School is part of Waterbury School District.
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