D
Needs Improvement
43/100

Bunker Hill School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 170 Bunker Hill Ave., Waterbury, CT 06708
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 13th percentile in Connecticut
Growth
C
Students gain 1.02 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 35th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Connecticut schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

43
Repit Score
out of 100
462
Students
enrolled
14.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%13/1002.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%35/100Students gain 1.02 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.60 in 2009–19; 50th percentile in Connecticut (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 79% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Connecticut schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −6 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Connecticut. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency29% (−29 pts vs. state avg 58%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency20% (−28 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Connecticut state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%35%reading -26 pts, math -33 pts5th percentile (list)
Black25%25%reading -9 pts, math -1 pts34th percentile (list)
Hispanic27%17%reading -10 pts, math -15 pts12th percentile (list)
Low-income27%17%reading -12 pts, math -17 pts11th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 170 Bunker Hill Ave.
City Waterbury
ZIP Code 06708
District 0904830
NCES School ID 090483000969
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 06708

Understanding the community around Bunker Hill School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $61,111
Per Capita Income $32,743
Poverty Rate 10.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%
High School or Higher 85.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $179,400
Median Rent $1,251
Owner-Occupied 52.7%
Renter-Occupied 47.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bunker Hill School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.8%
Female 45.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 60.8%
Black 22.5%
White 8.4%
Two or More Races 6.1%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 462
Teachers (FTE) 32.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bunker Hill School?
Bunker Hill School has a Repit School Score of 43 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Bunker Hill School?
Bunker Hill School has 462 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1.
What grades does Bunker Hill School serve?
Bunker Hill School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bunker Hill School receive per student?
Bunker Hill School receives $20,476 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bunker Hill School in 06708 ▼
Avg Home Value
$307,698
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,593
1-Year Change
+4.7%
% Renters
47.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026