B. W. Tinker School

Summary:

B. W. Tinker School is an elementary school in Waterbury, Connecticut, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. With a predominantly Hispanic student population, the school faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of Connecticut elementary schools.

B. W. Tinker School's proficiency rates on standardized tests are well below the state and Waterbury School District averages, particularly for certain student subgroups. The school's 1-star rating from SchoolDigger indicates below-average academic performance, which is likely exacerbated by the high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Nearby schools in the Waterbury district, such as Walsh School, Driggs School, and Wendell L. Cross School, also struggle academically, suggesting broader systemic issues within the district.

However, there are some bright spots in the Waterbury area, such as the Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School, which outperforms both the district and state averages on academic measures. Additionally, the Brass City Charter School, which is outside the Waterbury School District, also outperforms B. W. Tinker School and the district, particularly in the lower grades. These alternative educational models may provide valuable insights and strategies for improving student outcomes at B. W. Tinker School and throughout the Waterbury area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 809 Highland Ave.
       Waterbury, CT  06708


(203) 574-8186

District: Waterbury School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
407th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,964 Help


Students who attend B. W. Tinker School usually attend:

Middle:    West Side Middle School
High:    John F. Kennedy High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  567

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.7%
African American:
16.6%
White:
15.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details B. W. Tinker School ranks worse than 81.9% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 7th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Waterbury School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at B. W. Tinker School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61.7%), African American (16.6%), White (15.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at B. W. Tinker School is 17.9. 19 elementary schools in the Waterbury School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at B. W. Tinker School is $15,964, which is the lowest among 21 elementary schools in the Waterbury School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

B. W. Tinker School:

SchoolDigger ranks B. W. Tinker School 407th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See B. W. Tinker School in the ranking list.)

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Waterbury School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waterbury School District 151st of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for B. W. Tinker School

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Rank History for all students at B. W. Tinker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 38.88 410th 570 28.1%
2007 34.72 439th 568 22.7%
2008 33.80 435th 565 23.0%
2009 35.76 440th 566 22.3%
2010 40.94 420th 579 27.5%
2011 51.60 359th 565 36.5%
2012 37.97 424th 564 24.8%
2013 43.52 384th 557 31.1%
2015 26.79 416th 551 24.5%
2016 20.76 402nd 518 22.4%
2017 19.48 400th 519 22.9%
2018 16.97 437th 532 17.9%
2019 10.99 456th 522 12.6%
2021 12.06 460th 538 14.5%
2022 6.76 461st 490 5.9%
2023 9.37 435th 491 11.4%
2024 13.76 407th 497 18.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at B. W. Tinker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.96 283rd 371 23.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at B. W. Tinker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.24 215th 302 28.8%
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Rank History for Female students at B. W. Tinker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.01 225th 259 13.1%
2019 4.85 233rd 242 3.7%
2021 9.28 406th 455 10.8%
2023 3.98 227th 230 1.3%
2024 7.59 221st 237 6.8%
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Rank History for Male students at B. W. Tinker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.61 252nd 262 3.8%
2019 7.32 233rd 247 5.7%
2021 10.05 393rd 445 11.7%
2023 3.64 230th 231 0.4%
2024 6.62 224th 233 3.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at B. W. Tinker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.07 74th 101 26.7%
2019 27.47 83rd 112 25.9%
2021 36.77 103rd 173 40.5%
2022 23.47 84th 99 15.2%
2023 23.40 92nd 108 14.8%
2024 37.59 68th 111 38.7%
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Rank History for White students at B. W. Tinker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.01 296th 296 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

B. W. Tinker School Test Scores
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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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by a student
Saturday, March 13, 2021

Open Quote Weirdly enough I had a dream about my time in BW tinker school when I was in first and second grade. Honestly it was the best school I ever went to, the student to teacher ratio was fantastic and the environment was friendly and the teachers took their job seriously, and learning standards were very high. I still remember my first grade teachers name and the room that we were in as well as my second grade teacher. Very few schools have left a positive mark on me like BW Tinker School. My time there was almost 20 years ago, but I still have incredibly fond memories of it. Close Quote



Enrollment information for B. W. Tinker School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 171 101 0 45 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1989 203 88 1 39 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1990 213 88 2 47 n/a n/a n/a 0 350
1991 228 73 4 41 1 n/a n/a 0 347
1992 275 85 7 42 1 n/a n/a 0 410
1993 278 93 4 57 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1994 263 102 8 75 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1995 276 70 5 119 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1996 276 70 5 119 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1997 276 87 7 111 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1998 305 80 6 123 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1999 307 83 6 109 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2000 327 75 7 134 3 n/a n/a 0 546
2001 330 72 9 122 2 n/a n/a 0 535
2002 336 101 10 143 1 n/a n/a 0 591
2003 336 101 10 143 1 n/a n/a 0 591
2004 272 100 13 135 1 n/a n/a 0 521
2005 287 114 15 135 1 n/a n/a 0 552
2006 289 125 22 167 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2007 246 116 15 155 1 n/a n/a 0 533
2008 236 134 21 181 2 n/a n/a 0 574
2009 230 116 21 186 2 n/a n/a 0 555
2010 225 119 18 187 2 n/a n/a 0 551
2011 198 114 0 182 2 0 13 0 509
2012 218 106 6 216 1 0 21 0 568
2013 214 98 7 215 0 0 29 0 563
2014 215 83 9 235 2 0 28 0 572
2015 213 97 10 221 2 0 29 0 572
2016 205 91 6 258 0 0 31 0 591
2017 190 91 9 260 0 0 45 0 595
2018 169 85 8 271 0 0 41 0 574
2019 138 85 6 273 0 0 39 0 541
2020 130 98 6 276 0 0 28 0 538
2021 112 77 8 304 0 0 23 0 524
2022 99 83 9 324 0 0 26 0 541
2023 86 94 9 350 0 0 28 0 567

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at B. W. Tinker School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 317 18.0 17.6 n/a
1989 331 18.0 18.3 n/a
1990 350 18.0 19.4 n/a
1991 347 17.0 20.4 n/a
1992 410 23.2 17.6 38.5
1993 432 24.2 17.9 4.2
1994 448 25.6 17.5 46
1995 470 27.5 17.1 58.9
1996 470 27.5 17.1 58.9
1997 481 30.5 15.8 37
1998 514 32.5 15.8 47.5
1999 505 33.1 15.3 41.8
2000 546 33.1 16.5 47.3
2001 535 33.2 16.1 n/a
2002 591 29.4 20.1 54.3
2003 591 29.4 20.1 54.3
2004 521 32.4 16.1 60.7
2005 552 29.7 18.6 n/a
2006 603 30.7 19.6 50.1
2007 533 32.9 16.2 62.5
2008 574 35.2 16.3 67.8
2009 555 38.2 16.6 66.3
2010 551 33.6 16.4 71.1
2011 509 32.2 15.8 73.1
2012 568 32.2 17.6 73.2
2013 563 33.3 16.9 72.8
2014 572 33.3 17.1 73.6
2015 572 35.0 16.3 65
2016 591 35.0 16.8 62.9
2017 595 34.0 17.5 59.7
2018 574 33.5 17.1 61.3
2019 541 36.0 15.0 65.8
2020 538 33.0 16.3 72.3
2021 524 34.4 15.2 64.5
2022 541 34.0 15.9 58.6
2023 567 31.6 17.9 69.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio B. W. Tinker School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 317 18.0 17.6 n/a
1989 331 18.0 18.3 n/a
1990 350 18.0 19.4 n/a
1991 347 17.0 20.4 n/a
1992 410 23.2 17.6 38.5
1993 432 24.2 17.9 4.2
1994 448 25.6 17.5 46
1995 470 27.5 17.1 58.9
1996 470 27.5 17.1 58.9
1997 481 30.5 15.8 37
1998 514 32.5 15.8 47.5
1999 505 33.1 15.3 41.8
2000 546 33.1 16.5 47.3
2001 535 33.2 16.1 n/a
2002 591 29.4 20.1 54.3
2003 591 29.4 20.1 54.3
2004 521 32.4 16.1 60.7
2005 552 29.7 18.6 n/a
2006 603 30.7 19.6 50.1
2007 533 32.9 16.2 62.5
2008 574 35.2 16.3 67.8
2009 555 38.2 16.6 66.3
2010 551 33.6 16.4 71.1
2011 509 32.2 15.8 73.1
2012 568 32.2 17.6 73.2
2013 563 33.3 16.9 72.8
2014 572 33.3 17.1 73.6
2015 572 35.0 16.3 65
2016 591 35.0 16.8 62.9
2017 595 34.0 17.5 59.7
2018 574 33.5 17.1 61.3
2019 541 36.0 15.0 65.8
2020 538 33.0 16.3 72.3
2021 524 34.4 15.2 64.5
2022 541 34.0 15.9 58.6
2023 567 31.6 17.9 69.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for B. W. Tinker School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $14,600
2019 $14,013
2020 $13,711
2021 $14,692
2022 $14,569
2023 $15,964

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on B. W. Tinker School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 456th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 435th of 491 Elementary schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (B. W. Tinker School)30.217.2
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waterbury School District)32.419.1
 13.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (B. W. Tinker School)25.622.2
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Waterbury School District)29.122.1
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (B. W. Tinker School)35.923.3
 12.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Waterbury School District)31.221.7
 9.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (B. W. Tinker School)3221.4
 10.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Waterbury School District)27.717.9
 9.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (B. W. Tinker School)28.319.1
 9.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Waterbury School District)33.925.2
 8.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (B. W. Tinker School)14.110.1
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Waterbury School District)21.714.5
 7.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students541567
 4.8%
African American8594
 10.6%
American Indian00
Asian69
 50%
Hispanic273350
 28.2%
Pacific Islander00
White13886
 37.7%
Two or More Races3928
 28.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.8%69.3%
 3.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about B. W. Tinker School

Students who attend B. W. Tinker School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Side Middle School
High : John F. Kennedy High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 567 students attended B. W. Tinker School.

B. W. Tinker School ranks in the bottom 18.1% of Connecticut elementary schools.

Students at B. W. Tinker School are 62% Hispanic, 17% African American, 15% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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