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Vernon School District

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30 Park Street
Vernon-Rockville, CT 06066
Tolland County
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PH: (860) 870-6000

  • Grades PK-12
  • 3782 students
  • 7 schools

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 CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 68% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Writing
 81% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 70% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing
 85% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 84% (2007)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 76% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Science
 80% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 87% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 79% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 76% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 82% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing
 76% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 74% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science
 76% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing
 74% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 80% (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

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 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
ReadingThis District
All Students68%
Female72%
Male63%
Black60%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic49%
American Indiann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities74%
Not English language learners68%

WritingThis District
All Students81%
Female87%
Male75%
Black71%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities87%
Not English language learners81%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female77%
Male81%
Black66%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities84%
Not English language learners79%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students70%
Female70%
Male70%
Black38%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities75%
Not English language learners70%

WritingThis District
All Students85%
Female91%
Male79%
Black69%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities39%
Students without disabilities90%
Not English language learners86%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female77%
Male76%
Black24%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities81%
Not English language learners77%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students76%
Female76%
Male75%
Black55%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic57%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students without disabilities80%
Not English language learners76%

ScienceThis District
All Students80%
Female77%
Male82%
Black52%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic57%
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students without disabilities83%
Not English language learners80%

WritingThis District
All Students87%
Female92%
Male82%
Black73%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students without disabilities90%
Not English language learners87%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female85%
Male85%
Black67%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students without disabilities88%
Not English language learners86%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female81%
Male77%
Black56%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities83%
Not English language learners79%

WritingThis District
All Students76%
Female83%
Male69%
Black68%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic61%
American Indiann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities80%
Not English language learners76%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Female86%
Male86%
Black56%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities41%
Students without disabilities90%
Not English language learners86%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female86%
Male78%
Black69%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic61%
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities52%
Students without disabilities85%
Not English language learners82%

WritingThis District
All Students76%
Female90%
Male62%
Black63%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic61%
American Indiann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities79%
Not English language learners76%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female88%
Male77%
Black41%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic61%
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities41%
Students without disabilities87%
Not English language learners84%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students74%
Female79%
Male69%
Black47%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic40%
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities79%
Not English language learners75%

ScienceThis District
All Students76%
Female79%
Male74%
Black58%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic55%
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities42%
Students without disabilities80%
Not English language learners77%

WritingThis District
All Students74%
Female83%
Male64%
Black63%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic45%
American Indiann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities78%
Not English language learners74%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female87%
Male82%
Black71%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities89%
Not English language learners85%
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

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 CAPT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading
 82% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 86% (2008)
 86% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 87% (2008)
 88% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 78% (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

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 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
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female84%
Male80%
Black68%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities39%
Students without disabilities86%
Not English language learners82%

ScienceThis District
All Students86%
Female86%
Male87%
Black73%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities48%
Students without disabilities90%
Not English language learners87%

WritingThis District
All Students87%
Female92%
Male80%
Black74%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities42%
Students without disabilities91%
Not English language learners87%

MathThis District
All Students81%
Female78%
Male84%
Black52%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities86%
Not English language learners80%
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

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1415

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic75%66%
Black, not Hispanic11%14%
Hispanic8%16%
Asian/Pacific Islander5%4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program26%27%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$12,952$13,277
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional65%62%
Student and staff support9%9%
Administration8%10%
Other expenditures18%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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