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Hamden School District

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

60 Putnam Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
New Haven County
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PH: (203) 407-2000

Grades PK-12
6229 students
10 schools

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CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

62% (2007)

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

Writing

75% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math

67% (2007)

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

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

60% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Writing

78% (2007)

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

Math

70% (2007)

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

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

69% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Writing

84% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math

80% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

68% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

78% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math

77% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

62% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

74% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 81% in 2007.

Math

70% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

71% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

74% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2007.

Math

77% (2007)

75% (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	62%
Female	66%
Male	58%
Black	43%
Asian American	80%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	16%
Students without disabilities	67%
Not English language learners	62%

Writing	This District
All Students	75%
Female	83%
Male	68%
Black	63%
Asian American	86%
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	32%
Students without disabilities	79%
Not English language learners	75%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	67%
Male	67%
Black	53%
Asian American	93%
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	24%
Students without disabilities	72%
Not English language learners	67%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	60%
Female	70%
Male	52%
Black	43%
Asian American	87%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	20%
Students without disabilities	67%
Not English language learners	60%

Writing	This District
All Students	78%
Female	86%
Male	71%
Black	70%
Asian American	87%
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	45%
Students without disabilities	84%
Not English language learners	78%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	75%
Male	66%
Black	57%
Asian American	91%
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	36%
Students without disabilities	76%
Not English language learners	70%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	69%
Female	70%
Male	69%
Black	47%
Asian American	89%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	33%
Students without disabilities	74%
Not English language learners	69%

Writing	This District
All Students	84%
Female	91%
Male	79%
Black	71%
Asian American	100%
Hispanic	84%
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	57%
Students without disabilities	88%
Not English language learners	84%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	80%
Male	80%
Black	63%
Asian American	100%
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	48%
Students without disabilities	85%
Not English language learners	80%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	68%
Female	74%
Male	62%
Black	58%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	19%
Students without disabilities	77%
Not English language learners	69%

Writing	This District
All Students	78%
Female	89%
Male	68%
Black	72%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	34%
Students without disabilities	86%
Not English language learners	78%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	77%
Male	77%
Black	67%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	34%
Students without disabilities	84%
Not English language learners	77%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	62%
Female	63%
Male	61%
Black	45%
Asian American	85%
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	22%
Students without disabilities	70%
Not English language learners	62%

Writing	This District
All Students	74%
Female	80%
Male	68%
Black	63%
Asian American	89%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	29%
Students without disabilities	82%
Not English language learners	74%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	70%
Male	70%
Black	54%
Asian American	92%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	25%
Students without disabilities	79%
Not English language learners	71%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	71%
Female	72%
Male	69%
Black	49%
Asian American	71%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	29%
Students without disabilities	77%
Not English language learners	71%

Writing	This District
All Students	74%
Female	84%
Male	66%
Black	62%
Asian American	71%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	39%
Students without disabilities	80%
Not English language learners	75%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	77%
Male	78%
Black	61%
Asian American	79%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	34%
Students without disabilities	84%
Not English language learners	78%

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

79% (2007)

77% (2006)

80% (2005)

78% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Science

75% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing

83% (2007)

77% (2006)

80% (2005)

79% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math

71% (2007)

70% (2006)

71% (2005)

68% (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	79%
Female	84%
Male	75%
Black	65%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	34%
Students without disabilities	85%
Not English language learners	79%

Science	This District
All Students	75%
Female	74%
Male	76%
Black	59%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	79%
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	39%
Students without disabilities	80%
Not English language learners	75%

Writing	This District
All Students	83%
Female	86%
Male	79%
Black	71%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	43%
Students without disabilities	88%
Not English language learners	83%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	66%
Male	75%
Black	48%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	26%
Students without disabilities	76%
Not English language learners	71%

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	53%	67%
Black, not Hispanic	31%	14%
Hispanic	11%	15%
Asian/Pacific Islander	5%	4%
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	26%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$14,189	$12,716

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	66%	63%
Student and staff support	6%	8%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	19%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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