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Derby School District

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

1 Elizabeth Street
Derby, CT 06418
New Haven County
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PH: (203) 736-5027

Grades PK-12
1478 students
3 schools

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CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

67% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Writing

83% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math

81% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

55% (2007)

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

Writing

78% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math

57% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

69% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Writing

83% (2007)

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

Math

76% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

77% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

87% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math

81% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

70% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

85% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 81% in 2007.

Math

71% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

69% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

79% (2007)

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

Math

73% (2007)

76% (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	67%
Female	67%
Male	67%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students without disabilities	70%
Not English language learners	70%

Writing	This District
All Students	83%
Female	86%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students without disabilities	87%
Not English language learners	86%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	79%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students without disabilities	85%
Not English language learners	79%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	55%
Female	66%
Male	44%
Black	27%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Not economically disadvantaged	61%
Students without disabilities	58%
Not English language learners	58%

Writing	This District
All Students	78%
Female	84%
Male	72%
Black	59%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students without disabilities	82%
Not English language learners	78%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	58%
Male	55%
Black	14%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Students without disabilities	61%
Not English language learners	56%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	69%
Female	73%
Male	66%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students without disabilities	74%
Not English language learners	71%

Writing	This District
All Students	83%
Female	91%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students without disabilities	88%
Not English language learners	85%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	75%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students without disabilities	79%
Not English language learners	79%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	75%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students without disabilities	82%
Not English language learners	78%

Writing	This District
All Students	87%
Female	82%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	91%
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not English language learners	87%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	77%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students without disabilities	85%
Not English language learners	81%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	70%
Female	80%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students without disabilities	74%
Not English language learners	74%

Writing	This District
All Students	85%
Female	93%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	86%
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not English language learners	85%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	73%
Male	69%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students without disabilities	77%
Not English language learners	73%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	69%
Female	71%
Male	67%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students without disabilities	72%
Not English language learners	70%

Writing	This District
All Students	79%
Female	86%
Male	73%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students without disabilities	82%
Not English language learners	79%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	73%
Male	73%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students without disabilities	79%
Not English language learners	74%

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

65% (2007)

75% (2006)

80% (2005)

63% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Science

69% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing

78% (2007)

91% (2006)

89% (2005)

84% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math

60% (2007)

59% (2006)

59% (2005)

64% (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	65%
Female	59%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Students without disabilities	72%
Not English language learners	68%

Science	This District
All Students	69%
Female	63%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	74%
Students without disabilities	77%
Not English language learners	72%

Writing	This District
All Students	78%
Female	74%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Students without disabilities	86%
Not English language learners	80%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	50%
Male	68%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	67%
Students without disabilities	66%
Not English language learners	61%

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	67%	67%
Hispanic	18%	15%
Black, not Hispanic	12%	14%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	1%	<1%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	4%
Unspecified	1%	n/a

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	40%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,596	$12,716

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	63%
Student and staff support	7%	8%
Administration	14%	10%
Other expenditures	17%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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