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Stonington School District

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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49 North Stonington R
Old Mystic, CT 06372
New London County
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PH: (860) 572-0506

  • Grades PK-12
  • 2568 students
  • 7 schools

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 CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 82% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Writing
 86% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 79% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing
 87% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 81% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

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

Writing
 92% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 87% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 88% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 87% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing
 80% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math
 90% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 86% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science
 87% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing
 88% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
 90% (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

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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 Students82%
Female91%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students without disabilities88%
Not English language learners82%

WritingThis District
All Students86%
Female94%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students without disabilities91%
Not English language learners86%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female89%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities55%
Students without disabilities93%
Not English language learners89%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female87%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities87%
Not English language learners79%

WritingThis District
All Students87%
Female90%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities94%
Not English language learners88%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female90%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities59%
Students without disabilities93%
Not English language learners90%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students81%
Female83%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students without disabilities88%
Not English language learners81%

ScienceThis District
All Students92%
Female92%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students without disabilities95%
Not English language learners92%

WritingThis District
All Students92%
Female98%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students without disabilities96%
Not English language learners92%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female88%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students without disabilities93%
Not English language learners88%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female92%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students without disabilities93%
Not English language learners87%

WritingThis District
All Students88%
Female94%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students without disabilities91%
Not English language learners88%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female91%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students without disabilities94%
Not English language learners89%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female87%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities92%
Not English language learners87%

WritingThis District
All Students80%
Female93%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities32%
Students without disabilities86%
Not English language learners80%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female89%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities41%
Students without disabilities96%
Not English language learners90%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female92%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities94%
Not English language learners86%

ScienceThis District
All Students87%
Female92%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities32%
Students without disabilities94%
Not English language learners87%

WritingThis District
All Students88%
Female97%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities32%
Students without disabilities96%
Not English language learners88%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female88%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities93%
Not English language learners84%
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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 CAPT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading
 88% (2008)
 86% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 88% (2008)
 94% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 92% (2008)
 84% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 85% (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

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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 Students88%
Female95%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students without disabilities92%
Not English language learners89%

ScienceThis District
All Students88%
Female90%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities93%
Not English language learners89%

WritingThis District
All Students92%
Female97%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students without disabilities96%
Not English language learners93%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female90%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities45%
Students without disabilities93%
Not English language learners89%
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

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1615

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic91%67%
Asian/Pacific Islander3%4%
Hispanic2%15%
Black, not Hispanic2%14%
American Indian/Alaskan Native1%<1%
Unspecified1%n/a
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program12%27%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$12,008$12,716
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%63%
Student and staff support11%8%
Administration8%10%
Other expenditures22%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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