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Wethersfield School District

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

51 Willow Street
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Hartford County
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PH: (860) 571-8110

Grades PK-12
3735 students
7 schools

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CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

80% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Writing

85% (2007)

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

Math

82% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

83% (2007)

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

Writing

92% (2007)

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

Math

88% (2007)

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

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

76% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Writing

90% (2007)

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

Math

86% (2007)

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

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

88% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

93% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math

95% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

83% (2007)

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

Writing

89% (2007)

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

Math

88% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

86% (2007)

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

Writing

88% (2007)

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

Math

90% (2007)

85% (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	80%
Female	86%
Male	74%
Black	55%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	25%
Students without disabilities	85%
Not English language learners	83%

Writing	This District
All Students	85%
Female	91%
Male	79%
Black	55%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	37%
Students without disabilities	89%
Not English language learners	87%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	83%
Male	82%
Black	65%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	43%
Students without disabilities	86%
Not English language learners	85%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	83%
Female	83%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students without disabilities	87%
Not English language learners	84%

Writing	This District
All Students	92%
Female	91%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	92%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	86%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not English language learners	89%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	76%
Female	73%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	25%
Students without disabilities	83%
Not English language learners	80%

Writing	This District
All Students	90%
Female	91%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	47%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	91%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	85%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	38%
Students without disabilities	92%
Not English language learners	88%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	93%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	44%
Students without disabilities	92%
Not English language learners	90%

Writing	This District
All Students	93%
Female	95%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	91%
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	52%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not English language learners	93%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	95%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	91%
American Indian	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	64%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not English language learners	95%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	83%
Female	89%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	23%
Students without disabilities	89%
Not English language learners	86%

Writing	This District
All Students	89%
Female	97%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	48%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not English language learners	90%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	91%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	43%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not English language learners	90%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	85%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	29%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not English language learners	88%

Writing	This District
All Students	88%
Female	90%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	33%
Students without disabilities	92%
Not English language learners	88%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	88%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	43%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not English language learners	91%

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

89% (2007)

87% (2006)

87% (2005)

88% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Science

90% (2007)

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

Writing

89% (2007)

91% (2006)

92% (2005)

91% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math

83% (2007)

84% (2006)

84% (2005)

84% (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	89%
Female	96%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	25%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	90%

Science	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	32%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not English language learners	92%

Writing	This District
All Students	89%
Female	93%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	36%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not English language learners	90%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	84%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	17%
Students without disabilities	89%
Not English language learners	84%

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

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	82%	67%
Hispanic	11%	15%
Black, not Hispanic	4%	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	3%	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	10%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,203	$12,716

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	63%
Student and staff support	8%	8%
Administration	8%	10%
Other expenditures	20%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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