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Regional School District 13

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135-A Pickett Lane
Durham, CT 06422
Middlesex County
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PH: (860) 349-7200

  • Grades PK-12
  • 2170 students
  • 6 schools

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 CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 83% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Writing
 92% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 86% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 85% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Writing
 93% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math
 93% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 76% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Writing
 93% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math
 86% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 88% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing
 95% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math
 94% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 87% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing
 93% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 81% in 2007.

Math
 89% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
Data not available for this district (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing
Data not available for this district (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2007.

Math
Data not available for this district (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 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 Students83%
Female92%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students without disabilities88%
Not English language learners84%

WritingThis District
All Students92%
Female98%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students without disabilities96%
Not English language learners92%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Female93%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students without disabilities91%
Not English language learners87%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female87%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities92%
Not English language learners85%

WritingThis District
All Students93%
Female98%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities65%
Students without disabilities97%
Not English language learners93%

MathThis District
All Students93%
Female92%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities96%
Not English language learners93%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students76%
Female79%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White76%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities83%
Not English language learners75%

WritingThis District
All Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities76%
Students without disabilities96%
Not English language learners93%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Female81%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities92%
Not English language learners86%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Female91%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities41%
Students without disabilities95%
Not English language learners88%

WritingThis District
All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White96%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners95%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female95%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities59%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners94%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female89%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities94%
Not English language learners87%

WritingThis District
All Students93%
Female97%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities56%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners93%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female90%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities96%
Not English language learners89%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

WritingThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 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
 92% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 86% (2005)
 97% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Science
 95% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing
 92% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 94% (2005)
 92% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 95% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 94% (2005)
 96% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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

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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 Students92%
Female95%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students without disabilities96%
Not English language learners92%

ScienceThis District
All Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White96%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners95%

WritingThis District
All Students92%
Female95%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students without disabilities97%
Not English language learners92%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female94%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students without disabilities98%
Not English language learners95%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1415

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic96%67%
Hispanic1%15%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%4%
Black, not Hispanic<1%14%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program4%27%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$12,911$12,716
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%63%
Student and staff support12%8%
Administration8%10%
Other expenditures23%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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