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Bunker Hill School

Public | PK-5 | 486 students

 

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Posted December 16, 2012

I am giving the school five stars because two of my children attend there and the staff seems well trained and very educated. Just becase it is an innercity school does not mean it is "terrible" I have found the teachers really get to know your child and are intune toi what areas your child needs help with. The only issue I do have a problem with is there is no playground, i understand there is not much room but I am hopeful there will be a renovation done soo.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2012

i also would not recommend this school to anyone! i have had my kid in this school for 5 years and its been a fight to get things done! a teacher tells me one thing and then i find out its something eals! there is to many kids to a class room! every year ther has been over 20 kids to one teacher! thats just to many and then at the end of year it seems like hafe the kids are haveing to be held back for summer school! and then they have to do summer school or they cant go on to the nixt gread! i also have two other kids in this school and do to all the problems i am moveing so my kids can get a better schooling!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 15, 2011

I give this school a negative 5. my son attended kindergarten there and 6 kids in his class alone were left behind. I even had to contact the board of ed about his teacher whom the school praised as their best! I would not recommend this school to anyone, thank god I can transfer him out this year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 1, 2011

When I was in third grade we moved to Waterbury from the Midwest. What a horrible experience. The school was run down even then, I can't imagine what it is like now. The teachers were mean-spirited and within my first month there a kid was stabbed with a broken off coat hanger on the playground during recess. Thankfully I only had to go through 4th grade at this school. I understand that most of the folks who live in the area may not have any other choices for education, but if you can....LEAVE QUICKLY!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 27, 2009

Very interesting. I totally agree about the school yard - its horrible. I sent my application to join the PTA at the beginning of the 2008/2009 school year but it was returned with a note saying that there was no PTA now. I would definitely help out if there was one. I am mystified as to what the meetings are that are mentioned in the reviews.... Oh and I also would like to commend the teachers, my son is making good progress in Kindergarten.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2009

I am so happy with this school. I came up from a different school last year when my son was in first grade and was very unhappy with the way the teachers and the principal was with the children and the parents. I moved to Waterbury in July 2008 and the difference in my son is unbelievable. He's working harder and is doing so much better in school. I give a lot of credit to his teacher Mr. Rochon as well as each teacher that works with my son. He was names student of the month for February and that is a high honor.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 29, 2008

Sadly, I, too, agree with the two reviews posted. My son is now in second grade and has been attending since K. This year PTA board has changed and unfortunately it seems that meeting are worst. I haven't gotten any notices except for October's meeting. I am a parent that does attend and the lack of parents participating in what should be a partnership is scary. Open school night is really just a meet and greet. No time to speak with your child's teacher to discuss progress. And only those needing some attention or help are then called for a meeting. Personally, I don't think it's right as I am lucky to not have had one of those meetings scheduled but would like to know my son's progress and how to further him in his education. I just wish more individuals would get involved to better the school's sense of community.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 5, 2006

Adding to the previous comment I have to say I am in total agreement. The school yard is horrible and there is nothing for the children to do when they are outside. PTA meetings consist of maybe 3 or 4 people and there are no kind of programs there. One thing i do have to say is the teachers seem great and most are in agreement with the school yard issue.
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Posted February 20, 2006

My son has attended Bunker hill for the last 2 years. He had come from a school that had a 'gifted program' to this school that has nothing! My son has become bored and disinterested in school altogether since coming here. Bunker Hill has no playground for the children before school or during the lunch period. I have been told that the lunch aides are not the nicest of people often telling the children to sit up straight at the lunch table, stop talking and to hurry up with their lunch(after only eating for five minutes). I have also attended P.T.A. meeting and find that the parent involvement is non-existant!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2009.

65 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

63 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
51%

2007

 
 
30%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

68 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
74%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2009.

84 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
71%

2007

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

84 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
34%

2007

 
 
38%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

87 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
71%

2007

 
 
75%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

75 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

76 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
42%

2007

 
 
45%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

82 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
43%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

83 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
72%

2007

 
 
80%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students89%
Female89%
Male90%
Black86%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic91%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%

Reading

All Students60%
Female54%
Male68%
Black70%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic46%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities60%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English63%

Writing

All Students84%
Female86%
Male81%
Black78%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic79%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students87%
Female85%
Male89%
Black80%
Hispanic88%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%

Reading

All Students51%
Female52%
Male50%
Black43%
Hispanic41%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities53%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English52%

Writing

All Students83%
Female88%
Male77%
Black81%
Hispanic77%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students81%
Female85%
Male78%
Black65%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic94%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%

Reading

All Students41%
Female37%
Male44%
Black30%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic38%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities42%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English43%

Writing

All Students72%
Female75%
Male70%
Black69%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic73%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English73%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 43% 19%
Black 34% 13%
White 20% 62%
Two or more races 2% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian 0% 4%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 86%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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170 Bunker Hill Ave
Waterbury, CT 06708
Phone: (203) 574-8183

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