Western School

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Western School ranks 327 th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Western School is an elementary school in Naugatuck, Connecticut, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade. With a diverse student population, the school faces challenges in academic performance, particularly in mathematics, where test scores lag behind state and district averages.

While Western School performs relatively well in serving certain student subgroups, such as special education and low-income students, its overall ranking and rating are below average compared to other Connecticut elementary schools. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students may contribute to its lower academic performance, and its student-teacher ratio is higher than some nearby schools, which could impact the level of individual attention and support students receive.

Interestingly, Western School's academic performance is generally stronger than schools in the neighboring Waterbury School District, but lags behind the nearby Maple Hill School, which is also part of the Naugatuck School District. Addressing the school's academic gaps, particularly in mathematics, and exploring ways to provide more individualized support to students could be areas of focus for improvement.

Detail:

Public K-4

108 Pine St.
Naugatuck, CT 06770

(203) 720-5244

District: Naugatuck School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
327^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,299

Students who attend Western School usually attend:

Middle:	City Hill Middle School
	Hillside Intermediate School
High:	Naugatuck High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 269

Racial breakdown:

White:

39.4%

Hispanic:

34.9%

African American:

13.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Western School ranks worse than 65.8% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 3^rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Naugatuck School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.09. (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 Student population at Western School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.4%), Hispanic (34.9%), African American (13.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Western School is 15.8, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Naugatuck School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Western School is $15,299, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Naugatuck School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Naugatuck School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Naugatuck School District 139^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Western School

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Rank History for all students at Western School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	28.97	452^nd	570	20.7%
2007	41.66	411^th	568	27.6%
2008	26.79	463^rd	565	18.1%
2009	37.65	430^th	566	24.0%
2010	30.53	469^th	579	19.0%
2011	47.67	379^th	565	32.9%
2012	46.13	388^th	564	31.2%
2013	50.26	349^th	557	37.3%
2015	49.86	298^th	551	45.9%
2016	33.13	340^th	518	34.4%
2017	32.85	353^rd	519	32.0%
2018	45.83	294^th	532	44.7%
2019	47.64	272^nd	522	47.9%
2021	52.12	259^th	538	51.9%
2022	50.03	248^th	490	49.4%
2023	28.49	332^nd	491	32.4%
2024	30.09	327^th	497	34.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Western School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	68.98	92^nd	371	75.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Western School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	74.98	52^nd	302	82.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Western School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	43.64	242^nd	455	46.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Western School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	51.78	215^th	445	51.7%

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Rank History for White students at Western School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	31.78	227^th	295	23.1%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut State 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 Western School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	276	12	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	295
1989	275	12	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	292
1990	243	10	1	5	n/a	n/a	n/a	259
1991	253	10	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	269
1992	249	12	5	24	1	n/a	n/a	291
1993	283	10	5	8	7	n/a	n/a	313
1994	304	7	4	10	6	n/a	n/a	331
1995	317	10	4	11	3	n/a	n/a	345
1996	317	10	4	11	3	n/a	n/a	345
1997	315	11	4	10	0	n/a	n/a	340
1998	326	18	1	25	0	n/a	n/a	370
1999	328	17	4	29	1	n/a	n/a	379
2000	325	21	6	25	0	n/a	n/a	377
2001	304	20	5	29	0	n/a	n/a	358
2002	304	18	14	23	0	n/a	n/a	359
2003	304	18	14	23	0	n/a	n/a	359
2004	255	15	13	26	2	n/a	n/a	311
2005	248	23	10	19	2	n/a	n/a	302
2006	285	23	13	18	1	n/a	n/a	340
2007	227	23	6	23	0	n/a	n/a	279
2008	209	21	6	26	0	n/a	n/a	262
2009	206	22	6	29	0	n/a	n/a	263
2010	205	21	6	42	1	n/a	n/a	275
2011	181	11	9	60	1	0	15	277
2012	196	15	8	59	1	0	16	295
2013	184	11	8	63	0	0	14	280
2014	174	13	7	55	0	0	12	261
2015	176	12	7	57	3	1	9	265
2016	181	12	2	68	4	1	13	281
2017	156	15	1	72	3	1	8	256
2018	159	22	2	72	2	0	17	274
2019	150	22	3	70	0	0	17	262
2020	125	25	3	81	1	0	18	253
2021	105	28	6	79	1	0	19	238
2022	121	33	10	85	2	1	17	269
2023	116	36	6	94	2	1	17	272
2024	106	37	6	94	3	1	22	269

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 Western School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	295	14.0	21.0	n/a
1989	292	15.6	18.7	n/a
1990	259	16.0	16.1	n/a
1991	269	14.0	19.2	n/a
1992	291	15.7	18.5	26.8
1993	313	16.8	18.6	2.6
1994	331	18.2	18.2	30.8
1995	345	19.0	18.2	28.1
1996	345	19.0	18.2	28.1
1997	340	20.0	17.0	25
1998	370	19.5	19.0	23.5
1999	379	19.5	19.4	28.5
2000	377	19.2	19.6	24.7
2001	358	20.1	17.8	n/a
2002	359	20.9	17.2	24
2003	359	20.9	17.2	24
2004	311	22.2	14.0	30.9
2005	302	17.6	17.2	n/a
2006	340	17.0	20.0	26.2
2007	279	17.0	16.4	34.1
2008	262	19.0	13.8	31.3
2009	263	18.9	15.6	37.3
2010	275	16.8	16.2	43.3
2011	277	18.3	15.1	40.1
2012	295	18.5	15.9	34.6
2013	280	17.5	16.0	37.9
2014	261	18.0	14.5	34.9
2015	265	15.0	17.6	44.9
2016	281	17.0	16.5	42.3
2017	256	19.0	13.4	51.2
2018	274	19.0	14.4	48.5
2019	262	19.5	13.4	46.2
2020	253	17.5	14.4	65.6
2021	238	15.0	15.8	60.1
2022	269	14.0	19.2	52.8
2023	272	15.0	18.1	54
2024	269	17.0	15.8	53.2

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 Western School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	295	14.0	21.0	n/a
1989	292	15.6	18.7	n/a
1990	259	16.0	16.1	n/a
1991	269	14.0	19.2	n/a
1992	291	15.7	18.5	26.8
1993	313	16.8	18.6	2.6
1994	331	18.2	18.2	30.8
1995	345	19.0	18.2	28.1
1996	345	19.0	18.2	28.1
1997	340	20.0	17.0	25
1998	370	19.5	19.0	23.5
1999	379	19.5	19.4	28.5
2000	377	19.2	19.6	24.7
2001	358	20.1	17.8	n/a
2002	359	20.9	17.2	24
2003	359	20.9	17.2	24
2004	311	22.2	14.0	30.9
2005	302	17.6	17.2	n/a
2006	340	17.0	20.0	26.2
2007	279	17.0	16.4	34.1
2008	262	19.0	13.8	31.3
2009	263	18.9	15.6	37.3
2010	275	16.8	16.2	43.3
2011	277	18.3	15.1	40.1
2012	295	18.5	15.9	34.6
2013	280	17.5	16.0	37.9
2014	261	18.0	14.5	34.9
2015	265	15.0	17.6	44.9
2016	281	17.0	16.5	42.3
2017	256	19.0	13.4	51.2
2018	274	19.0	14.4	48.5
2019	262	19.5	13.4	46.2
2020	253	17.5	14.4	65.6
2021	238	15.0	15.8	60.1
2022	269	14.0	19.2	52.8
2023	272	15.0	18.1	54
2024	269	17.0	15.8	53.2

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 Western School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$14,756
2019	$15,249
2020	$15,094
2021	$16,759
2022	$15,681
2023	$15,299

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Western School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 272^nd of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 332^nd of 491 Elementary schools	15.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Western School)	47.3	33.3	14%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Naugatuck School District)	54	34.8	19.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Western School)	63.6	30	33.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Naugatuck School District)	61.1	36.1	25%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Western School)	54.7	34.1	20.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Naugatuck School District)	58.9	39.7	19.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	262	272	3.8%
African American	22	36	63.6%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	3	6	100%
Hispanic	70	94	34.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	150	116	22.7%
Two or More Races	17	17
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.2%	54%	7.9%

Schools Near Western 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
Western School	Public	K-4	108 Pine St.	Naugatuck	06770	New Haven County	Naugatuck School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 720-5244	269	17	15.8	53.2%	106 (39.4%)	37 (13.8%)	94 (34.9%)	6 (2.2%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	22 (8.2%)	30.1	327^th of 497 public elementary schools	34.2%		28.5	332^nd of 491 public elementary schools	32.4%	5			35.7	42.9					31.0	44.4			$15,299
Salem School	Public	K-4	124 Meadow St.	Naugatuck	06770	New Haven County	Naugatuck School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 720-5242	237	20	12.1	70.0%	90 (38.0%)	27 (11.4%)	102 (43.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.8%)	15.6	392^nd of 497 public elementary schools	21.1%		27	336^th of 491 public elementary schools	31.6%	56			22.2	33.3					31.1	29.4			$16,461
Andrew Avenue School	Public	K-4	140 Andrew Ave.	Naugatuck	06770	New Haven County	Naugatuck School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 720-5221	258	21	12.4	69.4%	94 (36.4%)	31 (12.0%)	119 (46.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.0%)	18.3	376^th of 497 public elementary schools	24.3%		19.8	364^th of 491 public elementary schools	25.9%	12			23.7	40.3					18.6	36.1			$15,906
Hop Brook Elementary School	Public	K-4	75 Crown Street	Naugatuck	06770	New Haven County	Naugatuck School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 720-5231	312	24	13.2	64.1%	125 (40.1%)	37 (11.9%)	131 (42.0%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.8%)	41.7	279^th of 497 public elementary schools	43.9%		19.8	365^th of 491 public elementary schools	25.7%	86			50.0						47.1	41.9			$15,895
Maple Hill School	Public	K-4	641 Maple Hill Rd.	Naugatuck	06770	New Haven County	Naugatuck School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 720-5236	434	34	12.6	48.4%	207 (47.7%)	48 (11.1%)	147 (33.9%)	11 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.8%)	34.7	310^th of 497 public elementary schools	37.6%		39.4	282^nd of 491 public elementary schools	42.6%	28			35.1	46.0					40.3	48.3			$16,863
Middlebury Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	550 Whittemore Rd	Middlebury	06762	New Haven County	Regional School District 15	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 758-2401	320	26	12.4	22.5%	250 (78.1%)	3 (0.9%)	39 (12.2%)	19 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	56.5	219^th of 497 public elementary schools	55.9%		70.2	163^rd of 491 public elementary schools	66.8%	56	50.8		66.7	59.4	41.5				66.7	53.1	50.8		$22,776
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
Laurel Ledge School	Public	PK, KG-5	30 Highland Ave.	Beacon Falls	06403	New Haven County	Regional School District 16	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 729-5355	295	26	11.5	34.6%	209 (70.8%)	11 (3.7%)	63 (21.4%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	77.7	128^th of 497 public elementary schools	74.2%		68.5	171^st of 491 public elementary schools	65.2%	43	80.9		53.5	57.9	80.9				69.8		76.6		$19,278
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Western School

Is Western School a good school?

Western School ranks 327^th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Western School in?

Naugatuck School District

What is the racial makeup of Western School?

Students at Western School are 39% White, 35% Hispanic, 14% African American, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Western School attend?

Students who attend Western School usually go on to attend:

Middle : City Hill Middle School
Middle : Hillside Intermediate School
High : Naugatuck High School

How many students attend Western School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 269 students attended Western School.

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