Best High Schools in Waterford, CT

Waterford, CT has 2 high schools with 785 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Waterford score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Waterford meet expectations.

1. Waterford High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Waterford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 735 Students

Best Middle Schools in Waterford, CT

Waterford, CT has 1 middle schools with 549 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Waterford score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Waterford meet expectations.

1. Clark Lane Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Waterford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 549 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Waterford, CT

Waterford, CT has 4 elementary schools with 1,422 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Waterford score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Waterford meet expectations.

1. Great Neck Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Waterford School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 313 Students

2. Oswegatchie Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Waterford School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 291 Students

3. Quaker Hill Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Waterford School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 334 Students

4. The Friendship School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Learn • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 484 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Waterford, CT

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Waterford, CT has a total population of 15,459 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Waterford, CT

2,756

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

41%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Waterford, CT.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

21.03 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.68 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

19.36 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waterford, CT.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waterford, CT.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

6,826 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

67 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Waterford, CT Internet Health Assessment.

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