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East Hartford School District

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1110 Main Street
East Hartford, CT 06108
Hartford County
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PH: (860) 622-5000

  • Grades PK-12
  • 7830 students
  • 16 schools

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 CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 49% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Writing
 75% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 65% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 53% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Writing
 79% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math
 67% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 46% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Writing
 71% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math
 63% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 47% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing
 68% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math
 59% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

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

Writing
 67% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 81% in 2007.

Math
 63% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 52% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing
 63% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2007.

Math
 63% (2007)
 59% (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 Students49%
Female51%
Male46%
Black41%
Asian American67%
Hispanic46%
American Indiann/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities52%
English language learners3%
Not English language learners53%

WritingThis District
All Students75%
Female82%
Male67%
Black70%
Asian American78%
Hispanic74%
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities78%
English language learners37%
Not English language learners78%

MathThis District
All Students65%
Female62%
Male68%
Black58%
Asian American89%
Hispanic62%
American Indiann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities68%
English language learners33%
Not English language learners67%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students53%
Female56%
Male50%
Black51%
Asian American60%
Hispanic47%
American Indiann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities58%
English language learners16%
Not English language learners56%

WritingThis District
All Students79%
Female84%
Male73%
Black80%
Asian American89%
Hispanic72%
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities85%
English language learners47%
Not English language learners82%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female70%
Male64%
Black67%
Asian American74%
Hispanic59%
American Indiann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities72%
English language learners35%
Not English language learners70%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students46%
Female58%
Male37%
Black46%
Asian American71%
Hispanic37%
American Indiann/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities53%
English language learners9%
Not English language learners49%

WritingThis District
All Students71%
Female86%
Male57%
Black70%
Asian American79%
Hispanic64%
American Indiann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities78%
English language learners33%
Not English language learners73%

MathThis District
All Students63%
Female70%
Male56%
Black60%
Asian American96%
Hispanic56%
American Indiann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities69%
English language learners38%
Not English language learners65%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students47%
Female50%
Male44%
Black45%
Asian American71%
Hispanic36%
American Indiann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities54%
English language learners10%
Not English language learners49%

WritingThis District
All Students68%
Female77%
Male59%
Black63%
Asian American86%
Hispanic65%
American Indiann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities22%
Students without disabilities75%
English language learners45%
Not English language learners69%

MathThis District
All Students59%
Female59%
Male60%
Black50%
Asian American89%
Hispanic53%
American Indiann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities66%
English language learners39%
Not English language learners61%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students60%
Female66%
Male56%
Black54%
Asian American90%
Hispanic47%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities67%
Not English language learners62%

WritingThis District
All Students67%
Female82%
Male54%
Black61%
Asian American93%
Hispanic60%
American Indiann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities73%
Not English language learners68%

MathThis District
All Students63%
Female65%
Male62%
Black57%
Asian American86%
Hispanic54%
American Indiann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities70%
Not English language learners65%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students52%
Female57%
Male48%
Black49%
Asian American67%
Hispanic37%
American Indiann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities58%
Not English language learners53%

WritingThis District
All Students63%
Female72%
Male55%
Black59%
Asian American79%
Hispanic55%
American Indiann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities70%
Not English language learners63%

MathThis District
All Students63%
Female65%
Male61%
Black60%
Asian American96%
Hispanic51%
American Indiann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities70%
Not English language learners64%
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
 57% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 59% (2005)
 75% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Science
 64% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing
 68% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 71% (2005)
 82% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 53% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 57% (2005)
 62% (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 Students57%
Female68%
Male47%
Black50%
Asian American74%
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities62%
Not English language learners57%

ScienceThis District
All Students64%
Female70%
Male58%
Black52%
Asian American72%
Hispanic61%
American Indiann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities69%
English language learners29%
Not English language learners65%

WritingThis District
All Students68%
Female80%
Male58%
Black65%
Asian American75%
Hispanic63%
American Indiann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities74%
English language learners43%
Not English language learners69%

MathThis District
All Students53%
Female54%
Male52%
Black36%
Asian American75%
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities58%
English language learners48%
Not English language learners53%
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 teacher1515

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic35%14%
Hispanic32%15%
White, not Hispanic27%67%
Asian/Pacific Islander6%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 program45%27%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$12,436$12,716
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional68%63%
Student and staff support4%8%
Administration9%10%
Other expenditures19%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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