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Bloomfield School District

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11 Turkey Hill Road
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Hartford County
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PH: (860) 769-4211

  • Grades PK-12
  • 2310 students
  • 7 schools

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 CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 61% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Writing
 90% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 83% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 59% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Writing
 89% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math
 75% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 57% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Writing
 83% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math
 74% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 60% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

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

Math
 76% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 60% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing
 72% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 81% in 2007.

Math
 61% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

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

Writing
 77% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2007.

Math
 61% (2007)
 68% (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 Students61%
Female62%
Male61%
Black61%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students without disabilities64%
Not English language learners61%

WritingThis District
All Students90%
Female93%
Male87%
Black93%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students without disabilities91%
Not English language learners90%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female82%
Male84%
Black84%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students without disabilities86%
Not English language learners83%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students59%
Female69%
Male51%
Black59%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students without disabilities63%
Not English language learners59%

WritingThis District
All Students89%
Female95%
Male84%
Black89%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students without disabilities91%
Not English language learners89%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female80%
Male71%
Black75%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students without disabilities78%
Not English language learners75%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students57%
Female63%
Male50%
Black58%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students without disabilities59%
Not English language learners57%

WritingThis District
All Students83%
Female96%
Male71%
Black83%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students without disabilities86%
Not English language learners83%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female80%
Male69%
Black74%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students without disabilities76%
Not English language learners74%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students60%
Female70%
Male51%
Black61%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students without disabilities68%
Not English language learners60%

WritingThis District
All Students84%
Female92%
Male77%
Black84%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students without disabilities89%
Not English language learners84%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female85%
Male68%
Black78%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities85%
Not English language learners76%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students60%
Female66%
Male55%
Black60%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities7%
Students without disabilities70%
Not English language learners60%

WritingThis District
All Students72%
Female81%
Male64%
Black72%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities82%
Not English language learners72%

MathThis District
All Students61%
Female62%
Male61%
Black62%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities69%
Not English language learners61%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students65%
Female69%
Male61%
Black65%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students without disabilities71%
Not English language learners65%

WritingThis District
All Students77%
Female85%
Male70%
Black77%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities84%
Not English language learners77%

MathThis District
All Students61%
Female60%
Male61%
Black60%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students without disabilities65%
Not English language learners61%
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
 50% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 57% (2005)
 67% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Science
 52% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing
 63% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 78% (2005)
 65% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 35% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 54% (2005)
 54% (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
All Students50%
Female64%
Male38%
Black50%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities54%
Not English language learners50%

ScienceThis District
All Students52%
Female52%
Male52%
Black52%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities57%
Not English language learners52%

WritingThis District
All Students63%
Female78%
Male51%
Black64%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities67%
Not English language learners63%

MathThis District
All Students35%
Female46%
Male26%
Black35%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities37%
Not English language learners35%
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 teacher1215

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic86%14%
Hispanic7%15%
White, not Hispanic6%67%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%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$16,493$12,716
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%63%
Student and staff support8%8%
Administration13%10%
Other expenditures20%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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