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Guilford School District

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

701 New England Road
Guilford, CT 06437
New Haven County
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PH: (203) 453-8200

Grades PK-12
3839 students
7 schools

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CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

86% (2007)

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

Writing

91% (2007)

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

Math

93% (2007)

95% (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

97% (2007)

95% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math

96% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

87% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Writing

95% (2007)

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

Math

94% (2007)

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

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

92% (2007)

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

Writing

97% (2007)

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

Math

94% (2007)

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

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

92% (2007)

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

Writing

94% (2007)

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

Math

96% (2007)

97% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

94% (2007)

97% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

97% (2007)

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

Math

97% (2007)

96% (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	86%
Female	89%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	53%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not English language learners	86%

Writing	This District
All Students	91%
Female	95%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	58%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not English language learners	92%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	91%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	70%
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	89%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	38%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not English language learners	88%

Writing	This District
All Students	97%
Female	98%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	97%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	79%
Students without disabilities	99%
Not English language learners	97%

Math	This District
All Students	96%
Female	95%
Male	98%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	96%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	72%
Students without disabilities	99%
Not English language learners	96%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	87%
Female	88%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	39%
Students without disabilities	92%
Not English language learners	87%

Writing	This District
All Students	95%
Female	95%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	64%
Students without disabilities	99%
Not English language learners	95%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	94%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	76%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not English language learners	95%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	92%
Female	92%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	63%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not English language learners	93%

Writing	This District
All Students	97%
Female	98%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	98%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	79%
Students without disabilities	100%
Not English language learners	97%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	94%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	74%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	95%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	92%
Female	95%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	85%
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	64%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	93%

Writing	This District
All Students	94%
Female	98%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	90%
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	76%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	94%

Math	This District
All Students	96%
Female	96%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	90%
American Indian	n/a
White	96%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	79%
Students without disabilities	99%
Not English language learners	96%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

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

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	97%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	77%
Students without disabilities	99%
Not English language learners	97%

Math	This District
All Students	97%
Female	96%
Male	99%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	97%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	77%
Students without disabilities	100%
Not English language learners	97%

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

95% (2007)

95% (2006)

94% (2005)

92% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Science

94% (2007)

96% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing

93% (2007)

92% (2006)

91% (2005)

95% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math

92% (2007)

93% (2006)

90% (2005)

89% (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	95%
Female	96%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	96%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	83%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	96%

Science	This District
All Students	94%
Female	96%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	96%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	71%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	95%

Writing	This District
All Students	93%
Female	97%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	60%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	93%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	92%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	49%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not English language learners	93%

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	15	15

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	92%	67%
Hispanic	4%	15%
Asian/Pacific Islander	3%	4%
Black, not Hispanic	1%	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	4%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,790	$12,716

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	63%
Student and staff support	8%	8%
Administration	12%	10%
Other expenditures	19%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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