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Bunker Hill School

Summary:

Bunker Hill School is an elementary school in Waterbury, Connecticut, serving 468 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Waterbury School District, which is ranked 151 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bunker Hill School consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Connecticut elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 446-482 out of 490-538 schools over the past several years. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the SBAC and NGSS, is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, Bunker Hill School has a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 75.64% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.8 to 14.6 students per teacher over the past three school years, which is lower than the ratios observed at many of the nearby schools.

When compared to nearby schools in the Waterbury School District, such as Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School, Walsh School, and Reed School, Bunker Hill School generally performs worse on standardized tests and has a higher percentage of students from low-income families. However, it has a lower student-teacher ratio, which could potentially be leveraged to provide more individualized attention and support for students. Addressing the persistent challenges at Bunker Hill School will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that considers the unique needs and circumstances of the school and its student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 170 Bunker Hill Ave.
       Waterbury, CT  06708

(203) 574-8183

District: Waterbury School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
465th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,655 Help


Students who attend Bunker Hill School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  468

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.5%
African American:
22.2%
White:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.6% Help


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Compare Details Bunker Hill School ranks worse than 93.6% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 13th 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 7. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Bunker Hill School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Waterbury School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bunker Hill School is $17,655, which is the 9th highest among 18 elementary schools in the Waterbury School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bunker Hill School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bunker Hill School 465th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Bunker Hill 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 Bunker Hill School

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Rank History for all students at Bunker Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 16.22 499th 570 12.5%
2007 22.10 473rd 568 16.7%
2008 19.27 485th 565 14.2%
2009 34.55 445th 566 21.4%
2010 34.41 451st 579 22.1%
2011 29.48 454th 565 19.6%
2012 17.30 485th 564 14.0%
2013 14.90 492nd 557 11.7%
2015 11.62 481st 551 12.7%
2016 7.33 462nd 518 10.8%
2017 7.03 466th 519 10.2%
2018 9.84 462nd 532 13.2%
2019 8.07 468th 522 10.3%
2021 9.96 482nd 538 10.4%
2022 7.94 446th 490 9.0%
2023 7.06 462nd 491 5.9%
2024 7.00 465th 497 6.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bunker Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.60 306th 371 17.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bunker Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.21 237th 302 21.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Bunker Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.91 243rd 259 6.2%
2021 9.03 409th 455 10.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Bunker Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.63 250th 262 4.6%
2021 8.58 399th 445 10.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bunker Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.71 89th 101 11.9%
2019 18.08 95th 112 15.2%
2021 35.06 108th 173 37.6%
2024 23.43 92nd 111 17.1%
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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.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bunker Hill School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 211 83 0 59 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1989 205 67 0 65 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1990 189 63 4 72 n/a n/a n/a 0 328
1991 196 91 7 63 1 n/a n/a 0 358
1992 213 99 8 91 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1993 208 114 8 112 1 n/a n/a 0 443
1994 200 134 4 128 3 n/a n/a 0 469
1995 194 156 8 131 3 n/a n/a 0 492
1996 194 156 8 131 3 n/a n/a 0 492
1997 205 148 10 141 2 n/a n/a 0 506
1998 188 155 7 159 2 n/a n/a 0 511
1999 167 168 8 164 5 n/a n/a 0 512
2000 180 187 9 180 2 n/a n/a 0 558
2001 168 145 7 169 3 n/a n/a 0 492
2002 128 174 5 205 4 n/a n/a 0 516
2003 128 174 5 205 4 n/a n/a 0 516
2004 139 173 2 212 3 n/a n/a 0 529
2005 138 175 5 192 1 n/a n/a 0 511
2006 142 196 4 215 1 n/a n/a 0 558
2007 129 160 4 207 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2008 125 152 8 234 0 n/a n/a 0 519
2009 132 170 15 203 2 n/a n/a 0 522
2010 119 163 11 196 2 n/a n/a 0 491
2011 96 166 2 209 4 0 9 0 486
2012 100 149 9 229 3 0 7 0 497
2013 101 145 10 234 3 0 12 0 505
2014 102 130 14 249 1 0 18 0 514
2015 106 120 20 243 2 0 20 0 511
2016 99 118 25 234 1 0 18 0 495
2017 85 118 21 247 3 0 16 0 490
2018 80 104 13 229 1 0 21 0 448
2019 75 103 13 258 5 0 19 0 473
2020 66 95 9 280 5 0 19 0 474
2021 49 91 8 274 3 0 25 0 450
2022 38 102 6 275 2 0 23 0 446
2023 40 104 4 288 2 0 30 0 468

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 Bunker Hill School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 353 22.0 16.0 n/a
1989 337 22.0 15.3 n/a
1990 328 21.0 15.6 n/a
1991 358 21.0 17.0 n/a
1992 411 23.8 17.2 45
1993 443 25.8 17.2 5
1994 469 26.7 17.6 59.9
1995 492 29.5 16.7 55.5
1996 492 29.5 16.7 55.5
1997 506 29.9 16.9 58.5
1998 511 33.9 15.1 58.7
1999 512 32.9 15.6 63.3
2000 558 33.9 16.5 67.6
2001 492 30.6 16.1 n/a
2002 516 31.6 16.3 78.9
2003 516 31.6 16.3 78.9
2004 529 29.6 17.9 76.6
2005 511 30.0 17.0 n/a
2006 558 30.0 18.6 70.3
2007 500 29.5 16.9 83.8
2008 519 32.4 16.0 83
2009 522 38.3 15.4 80.8
2010 491 31.6 15.5 84.7
2011 486 30.5 15.9 86.2
2012 497 31.5 15.7 86.3
2013 505 31.5 16.0 85
2014 514 31.5 16.3 89.9
2015 511 31.0 16.4 71.4
2016 495 30.0 16.5 73.7
2017 490 35.5 13.8 63.5
2018 448 39.0 11.4 79
2019 473 36.7 12.8 70.6
2020 474 31.9 14.8 80.6
2021 450 32.4 13.8 70.7
2022 446 37.5 11.8 65.7
2023 468 32.0 14.6 75.6

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 Bunker Hill School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 353 22.0 16.0 n/a
1989 337 22.0 15.3 n/a
1990 328 21.0 15.6 n/a
1991 358 21.0 17.0 n/a
1992 411 23.8 17.2 45
1993 443 25.8 17.2 5
1994 469 26.7 17.6 59.9
1995 492 29.5 16.7 55.5
1996 492 29.5 16.7 55.5
1997 506 29.9 16.9 58.5
1998 511 33.9 15.1 58.7
1999 512 32.9 15.6 63.3
2000 558 33.9 16.5 67.6
2001 492 30.6 16.1 n/a
2002 516 31.6 16.3 78.9
2003 516 31.6 16.3 78.9
2004 529 29.6 17.9 76.6
2005 511 30.0 17.0 n/a
2006 558 30.0 18.6 70.3
2007 500 29.5 16.9 83.8
2008 519 32.4 16.0 83
2009 522 38.3 15.4 80.8
2010 491 31.6 15.5 84.7
2011 486 30.5 15.9 86.2
2012 497 31.5 15.7 86.3
2013 505 31.5 16.0 85
2014 514 31.5 16.3 89.9
2015 511 31.0 16.4 71.4
2016 495 30.0 16.5 73.7
2017 490 35.5 13.8 63.5
2018 448 39.0 11.4 79
2019 473 36.7 12.8 70.6
2020 474 31.9 14.8 80.6
2021 450 32.4 13.8 70.7
2022 446 37.5 11.8 65.7
2023 468 32.0 14.6 75.6

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 Bunker Hill School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $15,951
2019 $14,985
2020 $14,364
2021 $15,644
2022 $15,980
2023 $17,655

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bunker Hill 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 468th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 462nd of 491 Elementary schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bunker Hill School)22.68.1
 14.5%
   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 (Bunker Hill School)12.912.2
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Waterbury School District)29.122.1
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bunker Hill School)30.615.4
 15.2%
   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 (Bunker Hill School)23.318.5
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Waterbury School District)27.717.9
 9.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bunker Hill School)21.69.2
 12.4%
   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 Students473468
 1.1%
African American103104
 1%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian134
 69.2%
Hispanic258288
 11.6%
Pacific Islander00
White7540
 46.7%
Two or More Races1930
 57.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.6%75.6%
 5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bunker Hill School

Students who attend Bunker Hill School usually go on to attend:

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

Students at Bunker Hill School are 62% Hispanic, 22% African American, 9% White, 6% Two or more races.

Bunker Hill School ranks in the bottom 6.4% of Connecticut elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 468 students attended Bunker Hill School.


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