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Winchester School District

GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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30 Elm Street
Winsted, CT 06098
Litchfield County
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PH: (860) 379-0706

  • Grades PK-12
  • 1090 students
  • 6 schools

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 CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 67% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

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

Math
 76% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 65% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Writing
 77% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math
 73% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 79% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

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

Math
 84% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 65% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing
 82% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

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

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 68% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing
 77% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 81% in 2007.

Math
 76% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 72% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing
 83% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2007.

Math
 82% (2007)
 73% (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

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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 Students67%
Female59%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities76%
Not English language learners68%

WritingThis District
All Students82%
Female84%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students without disabilities89%
Not English language learners82%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female73%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities85%
Not English language learners77%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students65%
Female69%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities72%
Not English language learners67%

WritingThis District
All Students77%
Female88%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students without disabilities84%
Not English language learners77%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female78%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities81%
Not English language learners73%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female81%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students without disabilities85%
Not English language learners81%

WritingThis District
All Students93%
Female97%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students without disabilities97%
Not English language learners93%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female81%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students without disabilities90%
Not English language learners87%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students65%
Female71%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students without disabilities75%
Not English language learners68%

WritingThis District
All Students82%
Female91%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students without disabilities95%
Not English language learners82%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female83%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students without disabilities91%
Not English language learners81%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students68%
Female71%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students without disabilities75%
Not English language learners70%

WritingThis District
All Students77%
Female83%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students without disabilities84%
Not English language learners77%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female69%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students without disabilities83%
Not English language learners77%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students72%
Female79%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students without disabilities77%
Not English language learners76%

WritingThis District
All Students83%
Female97%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students without disabilities86%
Not English language learners84%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Female84%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students without disabilities87%
Not English language learners84%
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

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 CAPT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Science
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
Data not available for this district (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

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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
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, 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

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1315

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic86%67%
Hispanic8%15%
Black, not Hispanic4%14%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program38%27%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$18,735$12,716
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional72%63%
Student and staff support8%8%
Administration8%10%
Other expenditures13%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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