B.W. Tinker School

B.W. Tinker School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
809 Highland Ave,  Waterbury, CT
Waterbury School District
3.0
578 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Maria Jimenez
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
13%
Reading Proficiency
19%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
13%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.9%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
24.2%
State Average
48.1%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
599:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Hispanic
61.7%
Black
16.6%
White
15.2%
Two or more races
4.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/31/2022
Not such a Good School My Daughter started kindergarten There… The whole Situation & Experience just awful…
1.0 parent
8/24/2018
Awful. Moved to Town Plot so my kids were in a better place, but it has been a nightmare. Never had an ISSUE st other school. All the time here.
5.0 other
4/8/2017
Strong community ties and long-standing tradition of excellence and achievement.
4.0 parent
6/26/2015
It's the best Elementary school in WAterbury!My daughter had great experiences at Tinker!!! The teacher are super great!!!

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B.W. Tinker School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Waterbury, CT and is served by the Waterbury School District in Connecticut. The school has a total enrollment of 578 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 13% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 19% are proficient in reading. B.W. Tinker School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $309,106. Discover additional schools in the area, like John F. Kennedy High School, Regions Staff Secure Waterbury, Waterbury Arts Magnet School, and more. Learn more about what Waterbury has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near B.W. Tinker School.

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