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Ledyard School District

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

4 Blonder Boulevard
Ledyard, CT 06339
New London County
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PH: (860) 464-9255

Grades PK-12
2923 students
6 schools

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CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

76% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Writing

83% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math

80% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

74% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Writing

84% (2007)

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

Math

88% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

77% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Writing

83% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math

88% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

85% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

84% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math

90% (2007)

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

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

79% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

84% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 81% in 2007.

Math

89% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

86% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

89% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2007.

Math

93% (2007)

89% (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	76%
Female	77%
Male	74%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Students without disabilities	81%
Not English language learners	77%

Writing	This District
All Students	83%
Female	86%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students without disabilities	89%
Not English language learners	83%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	78%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students without disabilities	87%
Not English language learners	82%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	74%
Female	80%
Male	67%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	32%
Students without disabilities	80%
Not English language learners	74%

Writing	This District
All Students	84%
Female	90%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	39%
Students without disabilities	89%
Not English language learners	83%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	86%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	56%
Students without disabilities	92%
Not English language learners	88%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	82%
Male	73%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	35%
Students without disabilities	81%
Not English language learners	78%

Writing	This District
All Students	83%
Female	91%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	44%
Students without disabilities	87%
Not English language learners	84%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	90%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	57%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not English language learners	88%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	85%
Female	89%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	44%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not English language learners	86%

Writing	This District
All Students	84%
Female	91%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	35%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not English language learners	84%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	44%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	90%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	79%
Female	85%
Male	73%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	42%
Students without disabilities	84%
Not English language learners	79%

Writing	This District
All Students	84%
Female	94%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	44%
Students without disabilities	89%
Not English language learners	85%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	58%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not English language learners	89%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	88%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not English language learners	86%

Writing	This District
All Students	89%
Female	92%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not English language learners	89%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	92%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	97%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not English language learners	93%

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

85% (2007)

85% (2006)

85% (2005)

82% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Science

91% (2007)

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

Writing

84% (2007)

87% (2006)

81% (2005)

90% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math

85% (2007)

90% (2006)

84% (2005)

84% (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	85%
Female	90%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	62%
Students without disabilities	89%
Not English language learners	86%

Science	This District
All Students	91%
Female	90%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	68%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not English language learners	91%

Writing	This District
All Students	84%
Female	90%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	47%
Students without disabilities	89%
Not English language learners	84%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	84%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	41%
Students without disabilities	92%
Not English language learners	85%

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

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	82%	67%
Black, not Hispanic	5%	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	4%	4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	4%	<1%
Hispanic	4%	15%
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	6%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,703	$12,716

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	64%	63%
Student and staff support	7%	8%
Administration	11%	10%
Other expenditures	17%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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