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Norwalk School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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CMT Results
CMT Results By Subgroup
CAPT Results
CAPT Results By Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

125 East Ave
Norwalk, CT 06852
Fairfield County
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PH: (203) 854-4001

Grades PK-12
10,729 students
19 schools

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CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

65% (2008)

64% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Writing

80% (2008)

82% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

80% (2008)

80% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

61% (2008)

61% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing

79% (2008)

80% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math

78% (2008)

75% (2007)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

71% (2008)

64% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Science

79% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing

85% (2008)

81% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math

78% (2008)

72% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

65% (2008)

65% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing

69% (2008)

80% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

72% (2008)

75% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

75% (2008)

71% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing

73% (2008)

76% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math

79% (2008)

75% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

73% (2008)

67% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science

68% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing

80% (2008)

73% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

79% (2008)

73% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 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.

Testing in Connecticut: An Overview

See Connecticut's state standards

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

CMT Results By Subgroup

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

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	65%
Female	69%
Male	61%
Black	47%
Asian American	84%
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	13%
Students without disabilities	69%
English language learners	33%
Not English language learners	70%

Writing	This District
All Students	80%
Female	87%
Male	75%
Black	71%
Asian American	89%
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	16%
Students without disabilities	86%
English language learners	67%
Not English language learners	83%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	82%
Male	79%
Black	60%
Asian American	95%
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	27%
Students without disabilities	85%
English language learners	69%
Not English language learners	82%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	61%
Female	63%
Male	59%
Black	39%
Asian American	73%
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Not economically disadvantaged	72%
Students with disabilities	15%
Students without disabilities	67%
English language learners	21%
Not English language learners	67%

Writing	This District
All Students	79%
Female	85%
Male	73%
Black	66%
Asian American	93%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	33%
Students without disabilities	85%
English language learners	62%
Not English language learners	82%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	78%
Male	77%
Black	57%
Asian American	87%
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	36%
Students without disabilities	83%
English language learners	66%
Not English language learners	79%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	71%
Female	71%
Male	70%
Black	50%
Asian American	83%
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	19%
Students without disabilities	77%
English language learners	38%
Not English language learners	75%

Science	This District
All Students	79%
Female	79%
Male	79%
Black	65%
Asian American	93%
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	48%
Students without disabilities	83%
English language learners	57%
Not English language learners	82%

Writing	This District
All Students	85%
Female	90%
Male	81%
Black	74%
Asian American	98%
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	47%
Students without disabilities	90%
English language learners	73%
Not English language learners	87%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	79%
Male	77%
Black	58%
Asian American	95%
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	19%
Students without disabilities	86%
English language learners	65%
Not English language learners	80%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	65%
Female	70%
Male	61%
Black	43%
Asian American	83%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Students with disabilities	27%
Students without disabilities	72%
English language learners	23%
Not English language learners	71%

Writing	This District
All Students	69%
Female	78%
Male	60%
Black	54%
Asian American	86%
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	29%
Students without disabilities	75%
English language learners	30%
Not English language learners	73%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	73%
Male	70%
Black	51%
Asian American	100%
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	38%
Students without disabilities	77%
English language learners	38%
Not English language learners	76%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	75%
Female	75%
Male	74%
Black	57%
Asian American	79%
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	32%
Students without disabilities	80%
English language learners	23%
Not English language learners	80%

Writing	This District
All Students	73%
Female	81%
Male	66%
Black	56%
Asian American	83%
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	31%
Students without disabilities	78%
English language learners	36%
Not English language learners	77%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	81%
Male	76%
Black	64%
Asian American	83%
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	38%
Students without disabilities	83%
English language learners	36%
Not English language learners	83%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	73%
Female	77%
Male	68%
Black	60%
Asian American	91%
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	23%
Students without disabilities	79%
English language learners	25%
Not English language learners	77%

Science	This District
All Students	68%
Female	70%
Male	66%
Black	49%
Asian American	81%
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	21%
Students without disabilities	74%
English language learners	38%
Not English language learners	71%

Writing	This District
All Students	80%
Female	85%
Male	76%
Black	72%
Asian American	94%
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	36%
Students without disabilities	85%
English language learners	33%
Not English language learners	84%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	81%
Male	77%
Black	65%
Asian American	94%
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	29%
Students without disabilities	85%
English language learners	52%
Not English language learners	81%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 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.

Testing in Connecticut: An Overview

CAPT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading

80% (2008)

77% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science

76% (2008)

77% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing

87% (2008)

81% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math

75% (2008)

69% (2007)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Connecticut used the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) to test students' skills in reading, writing, science and math in grade 10.
The CAPT 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.

Testing in Connecticut: An Overview

See Connecticut's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

CAPT Results By Subgroup

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

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	80%
Male	79%
Black	64%
Asian American	87%
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	34%
Students without disabilities	85%
English language learners	44%
Not English language learners	82%

Science	This District
All Students	76%
Female	74%
Male	79%
Black	59%
Asian American	87%
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	32%
Students without disabilities	82%
English language learners	40%
Not English language learners	79%

Writing	This District
All Students	87%
Female	92%
Male	83%
Black	78%
Asian American	100%
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	52%
Students without disabilities	91%
English language learners	50%
Not English language learners	90%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	72%
Male	79%
Black	57%
Asian American	85%
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	42%
Students without disabilities	79%
English language learners	47%
Not English language learners	77%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Connecticut used the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) to test students' skills in reading, writing, science and math in grade 10.
The CAPT 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.

Testing in Connecticut: An Overview

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	14	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	42%	66%
Hispanic	30%	16%
Black, not Hispanic	24%	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	4%	4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	23%	27%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$15,289	$13,277

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	67%	62%
Student and staff support	7%	9%
Administration	10%	10%
Other expenditures	16%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >