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Bethel School District

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

1 School Street
Bethel, CT 06801
Fairfield County
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PH: (203) 794-8601

Grades PK-12
3221 students
5 schools

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CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

86% (2008)

86% (2007)

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

Writing

91% (2008)

91% (2007)

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

Math

94% (2008)

94% (2007)

97% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

82% (2008)

84% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing

94% (2008)

96% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math

94% (2008)

95% (2007)

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

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

81% (2008)

85% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Science

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

Writing

95% (2008)

96% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math

93% (2008)

91% (2007)

95% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

86% (2008)

89% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing

88% (2008)

91% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

95% (2008)

94% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

89% (2008)

87% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing

90% (2008)

89% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math

93% (2008)

90% (2007)

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

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

92% (2008)

83% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science

89% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing

94% (2008)

88% (2007)

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

Math

94% (2008)

90% (2007)

90% (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	86%
Female	93%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian American	91%
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	38%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not English language learners	89%

Writing	This District
All Students	91%
Female	96%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian American	91%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	48%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	92%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	96%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian American	95%
Hispanic	83%
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	52%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not English language learners	95%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	83%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students without disabilities	87%
Not English language learners	86%

Writing	This District
All Students	94%
Female	95%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	84%
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	96%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	93%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	84%
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	95%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	85%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	29%
Students without disabilities	87%
Not English language learners	83%

Science	This District
All Students	94%
Female	94%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	88%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	96%

Writing	This District
All Students	95%
Female	99%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	79%
American Indian	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	79%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	96%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	95%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	67%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not English language learners	96%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	86%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	55%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not English language learners	88%

Writing	This District
All Students	88%
Female	95%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	59%
Students without disabilities	92%
Not English language learners	89%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	96%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	100%
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	68%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not English language learners	95%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	33%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not English language learners	90%

Writing	This District
All Students	90%
Female	96%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	84%
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	33%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	90%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	95%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	84%
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	48%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	94%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	92%
Female	90%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	62%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	92%

Science	This District
All Students	89%
Female	88%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	62%
Students without disabilities	92%
Not English language learners	89%

Writing	This District
All Students	94%
Female	98%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	84%
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	69%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not English language learners	94%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	94%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	84%
American Indian	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	58%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not English language learners	94%

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

91% (2008)

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

Science

90% (2008)

92% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing

94% (2008)

91% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math

90% (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	91%
Female	93%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	45%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not English language learners	92%

Science	This District
All Students	90%
Female	89%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	50%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not English language learners	91%

Writing	This District
All Students	94%
Female	94%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	55%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	95%

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

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	14	15

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	83%	67%
Hispanic	9%	15%
Asian/Pacific Islander	7%	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	7%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,198	$12,716

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	63%
Student and staff support	12%	8%
Administration	10%	10%
Other expenditures	18%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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