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Brookfield School District

GreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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100 Pocono Road
Brookfield, CT 06804
Fairfield County
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PH: (203) 775-7620

  • Grades PK-12
  • 3078 students
  • 4 schools

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 CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 82% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Writing
 91% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 89% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing
 97% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 87% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Science
 93% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 94% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 93% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 94% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 97% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 94% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing
 94% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 95% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science
 94% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing
 98% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 97% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 96% (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

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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 Students82%
Female85%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students without disabilities86%
Not English language learners82%

WritingThis District
All Students91%
Female94%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students without disabilities94%
Not English language learners91%

MathThis District
All Students92%
Female91%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students without disabilities95%
Not English language learners92%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female89%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students without disabilities92%
Not English language learners89%

WritingThis District
All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students without disabilities100%
Not English language learners97%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students without disabilities98%
Not English language learners94%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female86%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities93%
Not English language learners88%

ScienceThis District
All Students93%
Female94%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities80%
Students without disabilities94%
Not English language learners94%

WritingThis District
All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities97%
Not English language learners94%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female87%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities94%
Not English language learners91%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students93%
Female97%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students without disabilities96%
Not English language learners93%

WritingThis District
All Students94%
Female98%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students without disabilities97%
Not English language learners94%

MathThis District
All Students97%
Female96%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners97%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female97%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students without disabilities96%
Not English language learners94%

WritingThis District
All Students94%
Female98%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students without disabilities96%
Not English language learners94%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female96%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White96%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students without disabilities97%
Not English language learners96%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students95%
Female95%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students without disabilities98%
Not English language learners95%

ScienceThis District
All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students without disabilities97%
Not English language learners94%

WritingThis District
All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students without disabilities100%
Not English language learners98%

MathThis District
All Students97%
Female95%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White96%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners96%
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

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 CAPT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading
 97% (2008)
 95% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 97% (2008)
 95% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 98% (2008)
 94% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 93% (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

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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 Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students without disabilities97%
Not English language learners97%

ScienceThis District
All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students without disabilities98%
Not English language learners97%

WritingThis District
All Students98%
Female99%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White98%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners99%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female97%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White96%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students without disabilities96%
Not English language learners96%
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

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1515

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic93%67%
Asian/Pacific Islander3%4%
Hispanic3%15%
Black, not Hispanic1%14%
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 program4%27%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$11,770$12,716
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%63%
Student and staff support11%8%
Administration10%10%
Other expenditures19%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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