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Regional School District 16

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

207 New Haven Road
Prospect, CT 06712
New Haven County
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PH: (203) 758-6671

Grades PK-12
2670 students
5 schools

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CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

83% (2007)

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

Writing

92% (2007)

95% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math

90% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

77% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Writing

90% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math

92% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

78% (2007)

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

Writing

90% (2007)

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

Math

85% (2007)

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

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

85% (2007)

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

Writing

83% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math

90% (2007)

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

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

80% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

83% (2007)

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

Math

83% (2007)

84% (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)

86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

Data not available for this district (2007)

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

Math

Data not available for this district (2007)

84% (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

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	83%
Female	82%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students without disabilities	88%
Not English language learners	84%

Writing	This District
All Students	92%
Female	96%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	92%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students without disabilities	92%
Not English language learners	89%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	82%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students without disabilities	82%
Not English language learners	77%

Writing	This District
All Students	90%
Female	95%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	90%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	93%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	92%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	80%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	19%
Students without disabilities	84%
Not English language learners	78%

Writing	This District
All Students	90%
Female	96%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	30%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not English language learners	90%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	84%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	33%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not English language learners	85%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	85%
Female	93%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students without disabilities	88%
Not English language learners	85%

Writing	This District
All Students	83%
Female	94%
Male	74%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students without disabilities	86%
Not English language learners	83%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	91%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not English language learners	90%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	84%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students without disabilities	85%
Not English language learners	81%

Writing	This District
All Students	83%
Female	91%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students without disabilities	87%
Not English language learners	84%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	86%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students without disabilities	88%
Not English language learners	85%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
Subgroup results not available

Writing	This District
Subgroup results not available

Math	This 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

CAPT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading

84% (2007)

83% (2006)

84% (2005)

73% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Science

95% (2007)

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

Writing

91% (2007)

85% (2006)

83% (2005)

86% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math

90% (2007)

87% (2006)

77% (2005)

83% (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

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	84%
Female	91%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students without disabilities	87%
Not English language learners	84%

Science	This District
All Students	95%
Female	96%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	96%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	95%

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

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	91%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not English language learners	90%

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

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	15	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	95%	67%
Hispanic	2%	15%
Black, not Hispanic	2%	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	4%
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	8%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$10,772	$12,716

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	57%	63%
Student and staff support	11%	8%
Administration	10%	10%
Other expenditures	22%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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