Hopeville School

Summary:

Hopeville School is an elementary school in Waterbury, Connecticut, serving 303 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Waterbury School District, which is ranked 148 out of 151 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Hopeville School has a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic (68.98%) and significant African American (18.15%) and White (8.58%) representation.

Hopeville School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Connecticut, with proficiency rates ranging from 10.1% to 20% in English Language Arts and 10.1% to 12.7% in Mathematics, significantly below the state and district averages. The school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with 72.94% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. However, Hopeville School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9 to 10.3 students per teacher, which could be a potential opportunity for more individualized attention and support.

When comparing Hopeville School to nearby schools in the Waterbury School District, such as Woodrow Wilson School, Walsh School, and H.S. Chase School, it becomes evident that Hopeville's academic performance is consistently the lowest. Addressing the underlying systemic factors that contribute to the persistent underperformance of Hopeville School and the Waterbury School District as a whole will be crucial in driving meaningful improvements for the students and families served by this school.

Detail:

Public K-5

2 Cypress St.
Waterbury, CT 06706

(203) 574-8173

District: Waterbury School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,420

Students who attend Hopeville School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 9.9

Number of students: 284

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

69.7%

African American:

20.8%

White:

7.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hopeville School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.42. (See more...)

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (69.7%), African American (20.8%), White (7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hopeville School is 9.9, which is the 2^nd best among 18 elementary schools in the Waterbury School District. (See more...)

Compare Hopeville School employs 28.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hopeville School is $21,420, which is the 2^nd highest among 18 elementary schools in the Waterbury School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hopeville School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Waterbury School District:

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

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Rank History for Hopeville School

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Rank History for all students at Hopeville School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	32.09	442^nd	570	22.5%
2007	36.80	429^th	568	24.5%
2008	56.40	330^th	565	41.6%
2009	62.84	286^th	566	49.5%
2010	51.95	360^th	579	37.8%
2011	76.85	134^th	565	76.3%
2012	11.49	509^th	564	9.8%
2013	5.70	532^nd	557	4.5%
2015	5.67	529^th	551	4.0%
2016	4.01	496^th	518	4.2%
2017	4.63	499^th	519	3.9%
2018	5.63	498^th	532	6.4%
2019	4.26	498^th	522	4.6%
2021	10.32	477^th	538	11.3%
2022	5.77	472^nd	490	3.7%
2023	5.42	476^th	491	3.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hopeville School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	24.37	281^st	371	24.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hopeville School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	27.95	216^th	302	28.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hopeville School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	26.50	85^th	112	24.1%

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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.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hopeville School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	198	44	1	170	2	n/a	n/a	415
1989	204	43	0	142	2	n/a	n/a	391
1990	192	33	n/a	136	n/a	n/a	n/a	361
1991	182	35	1	165	0	n/a	n/a	383
1992	147	57	2	168	0	n/a	n/a	374
1993	161	48	0	201	1	n/a	n/a	411
1994	137	52	4	219	0	n/a	n/a	412
1995	122	47	0	294	1	n/a	n/a	464
1996	122	47	0	294	1	n/a	n/a	464
1997	129	44	2	266	0	n/a	n/a	441
1998	122	45	2	286	1	n/a	n/a	456
1999	137	67	2	271	1	n/a	n/a	478
2000	126	68	7	273	1	n/a	n/a	475
2001	114	49	9	271	0	n/a	n/a	443
2002	95	64	8	257	0	n/a	n/a	424
2003	95	64	8	257	0	n/a	n/a	424
2004	96	67	7	220	0	n/a	n/a	390
2005	105	74	6	259	0	n/a	n/a	444
2006	106	83	11	299	1	n/a	n/a	500
2007	96	80	9	283	1	n/a	n/a	469
2008	84	70	8	302	1	n/a	n/a	465
2009	72	69	6	289	1	n/a	n/a	437
2010	79	68	9	255	3	n/a	n/a	414
2011	71	75	1	267	2	0	2	418
2012	79	74	3	280	3	0	6	445
2013	73	63	2	304	2	0	16	460
2014	77	70	3	317	2	0	16	485
2015	77	70	2	304	3	0	20	476
2016	59	77	2	321	5	0	26	490
2017	54	64	1	243	5	0	22	389
2018	64	64	0	188	3	0	24	343
2019	58	58	0	214	3	0	20	353
2020	46	62	0	191	5	0	13	317
2021	38	64	1	205	4	0	13	325
2022	31	59	0	214	2	0	14	320
2023	26	55	3	209	0	0	10	303
2024	20	59	1	198	0	0	6	284

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 Hopeville School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	415	25.0	16.6	n/a
1989	391	25.0	15.6	n/a
1990	361	26.0	13.8	n/a
1991	383	24.0	15.9	n/a
1992	374	25.4	14.7	62
1993	411	26.6	15.5	6.3
1994	412	28.7	14.4	67.7
1995	464	28.2	16.5	80
1996	464	28.2	16.5	80
1997	441	35.7	12.4	78.7
1998	456	36.3	12.6	68
1999	478	36.3	13.2	77.2
2000	475	38.3	12.4	84.2
2001	443	34.1	13.0	n/a
2002	424	35.1	12.1	91.3
2003	424	35.1	12.1	91.3
2004	390	42.1	9.3	94.4
2005	444	36.7	12.1	n/a
2006	500	36.7	13.6	80.4
2007	469	36.7	12.8	85.9
2008	465	37.6	12.4	88.2
2009	437	39.2	12.8	90.2
2010	414	35.2	11.7	88.9
2011	418	35.2	11.8	90.9
2012	445	33.2	13.4	93.7
2013	460	32.5	14.1	93.7
2014	485	33.5	14.4	94
2015	476	34.0	14.0	71.2
2016	490	34.0	14.4	69.2
2017	389	34.0	11.4	68.9
2018	343	36.0	9.5	80.5
2019	353	35.0	10.0	71.4
2020	317	35.0	9.0	82.3
2021	325	36.0	9.0	72.3
2022	320	33.5	9.5	68.4
2023	303	29.4	10.3	72.9
2024	284	28.6	9.9	87.3

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 Hopeville School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	415	25.0	16.6	n/a
1989	391	25.0	15.6	n/a
1990	361	26.0	13.8	n/a
1991	383	24.0	15.9	n/a
1992	374	25.4	14.7	62
1993	411	26.6	15.5	6.3
1994	412	28.7	14.4	67.7
1995	464	28.2	16.5	80
1996	464	28.2	16.5	80
1997	441	35.7	12.4	78.7
1998	456	36.3	12.6	68
1999	478	36.3	13.2	77.2
2000	475	38.3	12.4	84.2
2001	443	34.1	13.0	n/a
2002	424	35.1	12.1	91.3
2003	424	35.1	12.1	91.3
2004	390	42.1	9.3	94.4
2005	444	36.7	12.1	n/a
2006	500	36.7	13.6	80.4
2007	469	36.7	12.8	85.9
2008	465	37.6	12.4	88.2
2009	437	39.2	12.8	90.2
2010	414	35.2	11.7	88.9
2011	418	35.2	11.8	90.9
2012	445	33.2	13.4	93.7
2013	460	32.5	14.1	93.7
2014	485	33.5	14.4	94
2015	476	34.0	14.0	71.2
2016	490	34.0	14.4	69.2
2017	389	34.0	11.4	68.9
2018	343	36.0	9.5	80.5
2019	353	35.0	10.0	71.4
2020	317	35.0	9.0	82.3
2021	325	36.0	9.0	72.3
2022	320	33.5	9.5	68.4
2023	303	29.4	10.3	72.9
2024	284	28.6	9.9	87.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hopeville School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$17,265
2019	$17,214
2020	$18,530
2021	$19,765
2022	$19,358
2023	$21,420

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hopeville 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 498^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 476^th of 491 Elementary schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hopeville School)	21.9	15	6.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waterbury School District)	32.4	20.6	11.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	46.7	7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hopeville School)	10.9	10.1	0.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Waterbury School District)	29.1	22.1	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hopeville School)	19	20	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Waterbury School District)	31.2	21.7	9.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hopeville School)	23.8	12.2	11.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Waterbury School District)	27.7	15	12.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	45.3	7.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hopeville School)	16.7	10.9	5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Waterbury School District)	33.9	25.2	8.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.3	6.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	353	303	14.2%
African American	58	55	5.2%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	214	209	2.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	58	26	55.2%
Two or More Races	20	10	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.4%	72.9%	1.5%

Schools Near Hopeville School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)						SBAC Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	Total
Hopeville School	Public	K-5	2 Cypress St.	Waterbury	06706	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8173	284	29	9.9	87.3%	20 (7.0%)	59 (20.8%)	198 (69.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)								(n/a)	16.7				16.7								$21,420
Washington School	Public	PK, KG-5	685 Baldwin St.	Waterbury	06706	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8177	295	23	12.9	87.1%	18 (6.1%)	37 (12.5%)	224 (75.9%)	5 (1.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	9.7	440^th of 497 public elementary schools	11.5%		9.3	439^th of 491 public elementary schools	10.6%	1	31.0		13.0	12.8	25.6								$16,067
Gilmartin School	Public	PK, KG-8	107 Wyoming Ave.	Waterbury	06706	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8175	482	33	14.7	81.7%	33 (6.8%)	80 (16.6%)	333 (69.1%)	14 (2.9%)	8 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	5.5	484^th of 497 public elementary schools	2.6%		4.6	484^th of 491 public elementary schools	1.4%		15.1	17.0	13.7		11.3	18.5	17.6	23.4	15.7			13.7	$17,432
B. W. Tinker School	Public	PK, KG-5	809 Highland Ave.	Waterbury	06708	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8186	578	33	17.5	76.5%	84 (14.5%)	99 (17.1%)	353 (61.1%)	9 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.7%)	13.8	407^th of 497 public elementary schools	18.1%		9.4	435^th of 491 public elementary schools	11.4%	28	31.2		23.5	27.1	32.1				28.6	19.8	20.4		$15,964
Duggan School	Public	PK, KG-8	952 Bank Street	Waterbury	06708	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8875	410	32	12.9	89.0%	36 (8.8%)	97 (23.7%)	247 (60.2%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.3%)	15.1	395^th of 497 public elementary schools	20.5%		10.2	427^th of 491 public elementary schools	13.0%	32		29.7	20.0			31.7	24.1	18.9	30.0	25.6		16.7	$19,205
Wendell L. Cross School	Public	PK, KG-8	1255 Hamilton Ave.	Waterbury	06706	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8171	612	40	15.3	73.5%	100 (16.3%)	122 (19.9%)	335 (54.7%)	12 (2.0%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.4%)	12.6	418^th of 497 public elementary schools	15.9%		11.1	419^th of 491 public elementary schools	14.7%	1	29.5		24.6	26.2	32.8		19.2	21.3	27.9	16.4	16.4	11.5	$16,929
Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	233 South Elm St.	Waterbury	06706	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(203) 574-8162	595	40	15.0	59.7%	135 (22.7%)	105 (17.6%)	315 (52.9%)	10 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.0%)	44.1	270^th of 497 public elementary schools	45.7%		35.4	298^th of 491 public elementary schools	39.3%	28	45.9		50.6	57.8	54.1				50.6	43.3	27.1		$19,900
Roberto Clemente International Dual Language School	Public	PK, KG-3	116 Beecher Avenue	Waterbury	06705	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 574-8000	216	14	15.3	71.3%	6 (2.8%)	22 (10.2%)	180 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.7%)								(n/a)			37.5										$18,518
Woodrow Wilson School	Public	PK, KG-5	235 Birch St.	Waterbury	06704	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 573-6660	432	28	15.2	88.7%	8 (1.9%)	89 (20.6%)	319 (73.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.2%)	4.6	489^th of 497 public elementary schools	1.6%		4.8	481^st of 491 public elementary schools	2.0%	8	14.8		12.1		12.7				16.7	12.5			$16,229
Walsh School	Public	PK, KG-5	55 Dikeman Street	Waterbury	06704	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8164	346	27	13.0	88.2%	12 (3.5%)	79 (22.8%)	239 (69.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.3%)	5.8	480^th of 497 public elementary schools	3.4%		7.1	460^th of 491 public elementary schools	6.3%	20	15.8		17.6		12.3								$20,194

Frequently Asked Questions about Hopeville School

What schools do graduates of Hopeville School attend?

Students who attend Hopeville School usually go on to attend:

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

What district is Hopeville School in?

Waterbury School District

What is the racial makeup of Hopeville School?

Students at Hopeville School are 70% Hispanic, 21% African American, 7% White, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Hopeville School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 284 students attended Hopeville School.

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