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Bolton School District

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

Notch Road
Bolton, CT 06043
Tolland County
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PH: (860) 643-1569

Grades K-12
930 students
2 schools

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CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

89% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Writing

94% (2007)

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

Math

94% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

73% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Writing

82% (2007)

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

Math

88% (2007)

95% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

93% (2007)

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

Writing

95% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math

92% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

79% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

82% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math

88% (2007)

97% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

94% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

97% (2007)

97% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 81% in 2007.

Math

98% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

86% (2007)

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

Writing

97% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2007.

Math

99% (2007)

94% (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	89%
Female	98%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not English language learners	89%

Writing	This District
All Students	94%
Female	98%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not English language learners	94%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	98%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	94%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	73%
Female	88%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students without disabilities	80%
Not English language learners	74%

Writing	This District
All Students	82%
Female	89%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students without disabilities	87%
Not English language learners	82%

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

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	93%
Female	96%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	93%

Writing	This District
All Students	95%
Female	100%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	97%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students without disabilities	99%
Not English language learners	95%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	96%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	92%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	79%
Female	82%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students without disabilities	88%
Not English language learners	79%

Writing	This District
All Students	82%
Female	90%
Male	74%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not English language learners	82%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	90%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not English language learners	88%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

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

Writing	This District
All Students	97%
Female	100%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	97%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not English language learners	97%

Math	This District
All Students	98%
Female	100%
Male	97%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	98%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students without disabilities	100%
Not English language learners	98%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

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

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

Math	This District
All Students	99%
Female	100%
Male	97%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Students without disabilities	100%
Not English language learners	99%

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

94% (2007)

97% (2006)

93% (2005)

91% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Science

97% (2007)

98% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing

98% (2007)

97% (2006)

95% (2005)

88% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math

94% (2007)

92% (2006)

88% (2005)

79% (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	94%
Female	92%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	94%

Science	This District
All Students	97%
Female	97%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	97%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not English language learners	97%

Writing	This District
All Students	98%
Female	100%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	98%
Students without disabilities	100%
Not English language learners	98%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	97%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	94%

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	12	15

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	94%	67%
Black, not Hispanic	3%	14%
Hispanic	2%	15%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	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	6%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,594	$12,716

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	63%
Student and staff support	10%	8%
Administration	11%	10%
Other expenditures	18%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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