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Margaret M. Generali Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Waterbury, Connecticut, with a student population of 457 that is predominantly Hispanic. 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.
Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Margaret M. Generali Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Connecticut elementary schools, with proficiency rates on standardized tests that are significantly below the state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 26.1% of 3rd graders, 26.7% of 4th graders, and 27% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 45.9%, 49.4%, and 51.4%, respectively. The school's math proficiency rates are even lower, with only 20.6% of 3rd graders, 14.7% of 4th graders, and 12.7% of 5th graders meeting or exceeding standards, compared to the state averages of 51.3%, 49.7%, and 43.1%. This low academic performance is likely due to the high percentage of students from low-income families, with 77.02% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
When comparing Margaret M. Generali Elementary School to other nearby schools in the Waterbury School District, it becomes clear that the academic performance challenges are not unique to this school. The majority of the surrounding schools, such as Walsh School, Washington School, Reed School, and Woodrow Wilson School, also rank in the bottom half of Connecticut elementary schools and struggle with low proficiency rates. The one exception is Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School, which consistently outperforms the other schools in the district, suggesting that the magnet school model may be a more effective approach for improving academic outcomes in this community.
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