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Ansonia School District

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

42 Grove Street
Ansonia, CT 06401
New Haven County
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PH: (203) 736-5095

Grades PK-12
2713 students
4 schools

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CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

61% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Writing

81% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math

70% (2007)

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

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

60% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Writing

79% (2007)

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

Math

72% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

62% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Writing

74% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math

76% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

62% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

78% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math

65% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

62% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

68% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 81% in 2007.

Math

66% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

68% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

72% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2007.

Math

70% (2007)

70% (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	61%
Female	71%
Male	54%
Black	44%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	n/a
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students without disabilities	67%
Not English language learners	62%

Writing	This District
All Students	81%
Female	92%
Male	73%
Black	77%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students without disabilities	87%
Not English language learners	82%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	73%
Male	68%
Black	53%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students without disabilities	75%
Not English language learners	71%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	60%
Female	61%
Male	59%
Black	57%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	38%
American Indian	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students without disabilities	64%
Not English language learners	62%

Writing	This District
All Students	79%
Female	85%
Male	73%
Black	85%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students without disabilities	84%
Not English language learners	80%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	71%
Male	74%
Black	69%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students without disabilities	75%
Not English language learners	74%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	62%
Female	68%
Male	56%
Black	34%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	20%
Students without disabilities	67%
Not English language learners	64%

Writing	This District
All Students	74%
Female	87%
Male	61%
Black	54%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	15%
Students without disabilities	80%
Not English language learners	76%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	75%
Male	78%
Black	54%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	30%
Students without disabilities	81%
Not English language learners	78%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	62%
Female	69%
Male	55%
Black	48%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	n/a
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	66%
Students with disabilities	0%
Students without disabilities	69%
Not English language learners	63%

Writing	This District
All Students	78%
Female	89%
Male	64%
Black	69%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	5%
Students without disabilities	86%
Not English language learners	78%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	71%
Male	58%
Black	53%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	10%
Students without disabilities	71%
Not English language learners	66%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	62%
Female	66%
Male	58%
Black	34%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	14%
Students without disabilities	67%
Not English language learners	63%

Writing	This District
All Students	68%
Female	81%
Male	56%
Black	39%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	10%
Students without disabilities	74%
Not English language learners	68%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	66%
Male	66%
Black	38%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	14%
Students without disabilities	72%
Not English language learners	66%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	68%
Female	76%
Male	61%
Black	56%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students without disabilities	73%
Not English language learners	69%

Writing	This District
All Students	72%
Female	86%
Male	60%
Black	66%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students without disabilities	77%
Not English language learners	74%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	77%
Male	64%
Black	53%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students without disabilities	75%
Not English language learners	71%

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

71% (2007)

76% (2006)

70% (2005)

65% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Science

71% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing

70% (2007)

79% (2006)

76% (2005)

67% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math

57% (2007)

75% (2006)

62% (2005)

59% (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	71%
Female	79%
Male	64%
Black	53%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Students without disabilities	76%
Not English language learners	72%

Science	This District
All Students	71%
Female	76%
Male	66%
Black	51%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
White	81%
Students without disabilities	76%
Not English language learners	72%

Writing	This District
All Students	70%
Female	78%
Male	63%
Black	50%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
White	78%
Students without disabilities	76%
Not English language learners	71%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	51%
Male	62%
Black	29%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
White	69%
Students without disabilities	63%
Not English language learners	57%

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	17	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	59%	67%
Hispanic	20%	15%
Black, not Hispanic	19%	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	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	46%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$10,207	$12,716

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	63%
Student and staff support	9%	8%
Administration	10%	10%
Other expenditures	18%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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