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10 Chestnut Street
South Norwalk, CT 06854
Fairfield County
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PH: (203) 857-0306

  • Grades PK-8
  • 235 students
  • 1 school

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 CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 57% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Writing
 83% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 61% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 55% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing
 82% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
Data not available for this district (2008)
 58% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Science
Data not available for this district (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
Data not available for this district (2008)
 92% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
Data not available for this district (2008)
 75% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 75% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 71% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
Data not available for this district (2008)
 91% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing
Data not available for this district (2008)
 57% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math
Data not available for this district (2008)
 91% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science
Data not available for this district (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
 96% (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 Students57%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Students without disabilities55%

WritingThis District
All Students83%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Students without disabilities82%

MathThis District
All Students61%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Students without disabilities64%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students55%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Not English language learners55%

WritingThis District
All Students82%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Not English language learners82%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Not English language learners82%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis District
Subgroup results not available

WritingThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students75%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Students without disabilities78%
Not English language learners74%

WritingThis District
All Students71%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Students without disabilities74%
Not English language learners74%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Students without disabilities74%
Not English language learners74%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

WritingThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis District
Subgroup results not available

WritingThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
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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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1715

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic32%14%
Hispanic31%15%
White, not Hispanic30%67%
Asian/Pacific Islander7%4%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program39%27%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 

Finance data was not reported for this district.

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