Washington School
Waterbury, CT · Elementary School · Grades -1-5
Performance Overview
About This School
Washington School is a elementary school located in Waterbury, Connecticut. The school serves 296 students in grades -1-5.
With a DataScore of 47/100 (D), Washington School performs below the state average for Connecticut. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
79% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Washington School has a DataScore of 47/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Washington School has 296 students enrolled in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1.
Yes, Washington School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +14, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Washington School is part of the Waterbury School District in Waterbury, Connecticut. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.