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Wendell L. Cross School

1255 Hamilton Ave., Waterbury, CT 06706, United States

+1 (203) 574-8171

http://www.waterbury.k12.ct.us/

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Wendell L. Cross School Overview

About This School

Wendell L. Cross School is a public middle in Waterbury, Connecticut, serving 606 students in grades PK-8. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1 with 44 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $74,296. Counseling resources include one counselor for every 606 students. The student body is composed of 55% male and 45% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population includes 53% Hispanic, 23% Black, 15% White, 7% Two or More Races, and 2% Asian students.

606

Total Students

PK-8

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

44 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-8

County

Naugatuck Valley Planning Region

Students per Counselor

606:1

Wendell L. Cross School Academics & Test Scores

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State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.7:1

State Avg: 11.9:1

606

Students per Counselor

Wendell L. Cross School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$74,296

City Avg: $74,813

State Avg: $84,345

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1

Students per Counselor606:1

Wendell L. Cross School Student Demographics

Student Body

55.12%

Male

44.88%

Female

Total Enrollment: 606 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White15.18%

Hispanic53.3%

Asian1.82%

Black22.61%

Two or More Races6.6%

Native American0.5%

Wendell L. Cross School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Wendell L. Cross School

Q: What is Wendell L. Cross School?

A: Wendell L. Cross School is a middle public located in Waterbury.

Q: How many students attend Wendell L. Cross School?

A: Wendell L. Cross School has approximately 606 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Wendell L. Cross School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Wendell L. Cross School is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Wendell L. Cross School

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About Wendell L. Cross School - Waterbury, CT

Quick Facts about Wendell L. Cross School
School Name	Wendell L. Cross School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-8
Location	1255 Hamilton Ave., Waterbury, CT 06706, Waterbury, CT
County	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
Phone	+1 (203) 574-8171
Total Students	606
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	44
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Wendell L. Cross School

What is Wendell L. Cross School?

Wendell L. Cross School is a middle public located in Waterbury.

How many students attend Wendell L. Cross School?

Wendell L. Cross School has approximately 606 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wendell L. Cross School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wendell L. Cross School is 13:1.

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