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Fairfield School District

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

785 Unquowa Road
Fairfield, CT 06825
Fairfield County
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PH: (203) 255-8371

Grades PK-12
9266 students
17 schools

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CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

85% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Writing

93% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math

92% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

87% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Writing

94% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math

94% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

86% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Writing

93% (2007)

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

Math

93% (2007)

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

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

88% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

95% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math

92% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

89% (2007)

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

Writing

91% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 81% in 2007.

Math

95% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

89% (2007)

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

Writing

92% (2007)

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

Math

94% (2007)

93% (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	85%
Female	88%
Male	82%
Black	60%
Asian American	92%
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	27%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not English language learners	86%

Writing	This District
All Students	93%
Female	98%
Male	88%
Black	76%
Asian American	95%
Hispanic	90%
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	51%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	93%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	92%
Male	91%
Black	68%
Asian American	95%
Hispanic	87%
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	53%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not English language learners	92%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	87%
Female	91%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian American	90%
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	38%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not English language learners	89%

Writing	This District
All Students	94%
Female	98%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian American	97%
Hispanic	90%
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	64%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	94%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	95%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian American	97%
Hispanic	85%
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	63%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	95%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	88%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian American	81%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	39%
Students without disabilities	91%
English language learners	25%
Not English language learners	88%

Writing	This District
All Students	93%
Female	97%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian American	95%
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	58%
Students without disabilities	97%
English language learners	67%
Not English language learners	94%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	94%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian American	97%
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	59%
Students without disabilities	97%
English language learners	50%
Not English language learners	94%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	90%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian American	87%
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	45%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not English language learners	89%

Writing	This District
All Students	95%
Female	98%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian American	97%
Hispanic	88%
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	93%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	67%
Students without disabilities	99%
Not English language learners	95%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	90%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian American	95%
Hispanic	83%
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	60%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	93%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	92%
Male	86%
Black	60%
Asian American	86%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	55%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not English language learners	89%

Writing	This District
All Students	91%
Female	95%
Male	87%
Black	89%
Asian American	89%
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	64%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	92%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	96%
Male	94%
Black	77%
Asian American	94%
Hispanic	86%
American Indian	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	64%
Students without disabilities	99%
Not English language learners	95%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	88%
Black	54%
Asian American	93%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	43%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not English language learners	90%

Writing	This District
All Students	92%
Female	96%
Male	89%
Black	71%
Asian American	97%
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	52%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	93%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	94%
Male	95%
Black	69%
Asian American	100%
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	63%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	95%

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

93% (2007)

95% (2006)

95% (2005)

95% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Science

94% (2007)

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

Writing

93% (2007)

94% (2006)

96% (2005)

94% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math

92% (2007)

95% (2006)

94% (2005)

92% (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	93%
Female	96%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian American	100%
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	62%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	94%

Science	This District
All Students	94%
Female	96%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian American	96%
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	68%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	95%

Writing	This District
All Students	93%
Female	97%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian American	91%
Hispanic	87%
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	66%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	94%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	92%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian American	96%
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	61%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	92%

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	13	15

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	89%	67%
Hispanic	5%	15%
Asian/Pacific Islander	4%	4%
Black, not Hispanic	2%	14%
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		$14,777	$12,716

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	58%	63%
Student and staff support	12%	8%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	20%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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