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Southington School District

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

49 Beecher Street
Southington, CT 06489
Hartford County
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PH: (860) 628-3202

Grades PK-12
6837 students
11 schools

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CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

77% (2008)

78% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Writing

89% (2008)

88% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

95% (2008)

93% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

76% (2008)

83% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing

91% (2008)

92% (2007)

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

Math

94% (2008)

94% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

84% (2008)

84% (2007)

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

Science

92% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing

94% (2008)

92% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math

94% (2008)

93% (2007)

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

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

86% (2008)

82% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing

90% (2008)

89% (2007)

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

Math

95% (2008)

91% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

88% (2008)

83% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing

86% (2008)

82% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math

93% (2008)

89% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

89% (2008)

84% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science

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

Writing

90% (2008)

90% (2007)

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

Math

91% (2008)

92% (2007)

87% (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	77%
Female	82%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	35%
Students without disabilities	82%
Not English language learners	78%

Writing	This District
All Students	89%
Female	95%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	85%
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	56%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not English language learners	90%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	95%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	80%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	95%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	76%
Female	77%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	20%
Students without disabilities	82%
Not English language learners	77%

Writing	This District
All Students	91%
Female	93%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	48%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not English language learners	91%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	94%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian American	100%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	59%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	94%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	85%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	33%
Students without disabilities	89%
Not English language learners	84%

Science	This District
All Students	92%
Female	92%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	59%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not English language learners	92%

Writing	This District
All Students	94%
Female	95%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	55%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not English language learners	94%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	94%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	65%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	94%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	88%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	32%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not English language learners	87%

Writing	This District
All Students	90%
Female	94%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	92%
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	47%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	90%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	96%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	100%
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	55%
Students without disabilities	99%
Not English language learners	95%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	92%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	47%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not English language learners	89%

Writing	This District
All Students	86%
Female	95%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	34%
Students without disabilities	92%
Not English language learners	86%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	95%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	49%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not English language learners	93%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	43%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not English language learners	89%

Science	This District
All Students	86%
Female	85%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	40%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not English language learners	86%

Writing	This District
All Students	90%
Female	93%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	44%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	90%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	92%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	42%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	91%

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)

91% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science

88% (2008)

91% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing

91% (2008)

90% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math

88% (2008)

89% (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	96%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	64%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not English language learners	92%

Science	This District
All Students	88%
Female	88%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	52%
Students without disabilities	92%
Not English language learners	88%

Writing	This District
All Students	91%
Female	95%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	60%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	91%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	88%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	54%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not English language learners	88%

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	15	15

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	91%	67%
Hispanic	4%	15%
Asian/Pacific Islander	3%	4%
Black, not Hispanic	2%	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	8%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,503	$12,716

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	66%	63%
Student and staff support	8%	8%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	16%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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