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Newington School District

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

131 Cedar Street
Newington, CT 06111
Hartford County
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PH: (860) 665-8610

Grades PK-12
4602 students
7 schools

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CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

82% (2008)

83% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Writing

92% (2008)

92% (2007)

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

Math

87% (2008)

87% (2007)

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

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

78% (2008)

77% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing

93% (2008)

90% (2007)

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

Math

86% (2008)

85% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

77% (2008)

82% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Science

87% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing

88% (2008)

93% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math

84% (2008)

91% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

86% (2008)

87% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing

90% (2008)

94% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

92% (2008)

90% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

87% (2008)

85% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing

90% (2008)

92% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math

89% (2008)

88% (2007)

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

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

90% (2008)

88% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science

86% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing

93% (2008)

93% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

88% (2008)

88% (2007)

85% (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	82%
Female	84%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian American	82%
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	41%
Students without disabilities	86%
Not English language learners	84%

Writing	This District
All Students	92%
Female	97%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian American	100%
Hispanic	88%
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	66%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	93%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	85%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian American	91%
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	66%
Students without disabilities	89%
Not English language learners	89%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	79%
Male	78%
Black	78%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	29%
Students without disabilities	84%
Not English language learners	80%

Writing	This District
All Students	93%
Female	95%
Male	91%
Black	100%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	88%
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	54%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not English language learners	94%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	85%
Male	86%
Black	83%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	50%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not English language learners	88%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	81%
Male	73%
Black	58%
Asian American	93%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	11%
Students without disabilities	84%
Not English language learners	79%

Science	This District
All Students	87%
Female	87%
Male	87%
Black	73%
Asian American	97%
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	36%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not English language learners	88%

Writing	This District
All Students	88%
Female	92%
Male	83%
Black	85%
Asian American	93%
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	39%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not English language learners	89%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	85%
Male	83%
Black	73%
Asian American	97%
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	31%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not English language learners	86%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	86%
Male	85%
Black	81%
Asian American	83%
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	33%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not English language learners	87%

Writing	This District
All Students	90%
Female	94%
Male	85%
Black	86%
Asian American	87%
Hispanic	79%
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	43%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not English language learners	91%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	91%
Black	86%
Asian American	90%
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	53%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not English language learners	93%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	87%
Female	90%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian American	86%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	33%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not English language learners	88%

Writing	This District
All Students	90%
Female	93%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian American	94%
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	44%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	91%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	88%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian American	89%
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	44%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not English language learners	90%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	90%
Female	94%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	47%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	90%

Science	This District
All Students	86%
Female	86%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	51%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not English language learners	86%

Writing	This District
All Students	93%
Female	96%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	84%
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	54%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not English language learners	93%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	89%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	49%
Students without disabilities	92%
Not English language learners	88%

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

92% (2008)

92% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science

87% (2008)

94% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing

95% (2008)

92% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math

90% (2008)

90% (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	92%
Female	97%
Male	87%
Black	86%
Asian American	97%
Hispanic	90%
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	52%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	92%

Science	This District
All Students	87%
Female	86%
Male	88%
Black	71%
Asian American	81%
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	60%
Students without disabilities	89%
Not English language learners	88%

Writing	This District
All Students	95%
Female	99%
Male	92%
Black	95%
Asian American	92%
Hispanic	90%
American Indian	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	66%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not English language learners	96%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	88%
Black	86%
Asian American	87%
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	47%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not English language learners	91%

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, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	16	15

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	80%	67%
Hispanic	8%	15%
Asian/Pacific Islander	7%	4%
Black, not Hispanic	5%	14%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	14%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,680	$12,716

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	63%
Student and staff support	9%	8%
Administration	10%	10%
Other expenditures	21%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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