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Manchester School District

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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45 North School Stree
Manchester, CT 06040
Hartford County
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PH: (860) 647-3441

  • Grades PK-12
  • 7138 students
  • 14 schools

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 CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 72% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Writing
 86% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 79% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 69% (2007)
 73% (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
 79% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 73% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Writing
 90% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math
 80% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 73% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing
 84% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math
 81% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 68% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing
 70% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 81% in 2007.

Math
 66% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 68% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing
 73% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2007.

Math
 68% (2007)
 68% (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 Students72%
Female73%
Male72%
Black54%
Asian American79%
Hispanic64%
American Indiann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities76%
Not English language learners73%

WritingThis District
All Students86%
Female90%
Male83%
Black77%
Asian American100%
Hispanic82%
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities59%
Students without disabilities89%
Not English language learners86%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female79%
Male80%
Black58%
Asian American90%
Hispanic75%
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities83%
Not English language learners80%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students69%
Female68%
Male70%
Black56%
Asian American88%
Hispanic59%
American Indiann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities76%
Not English language learners70%

WritingThis District
All Students84%
Female88%
Male80%
Black80%
Asian American92%
Hispanic79%
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities90%
Not English language learners85%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female78%
Male80%
Black64%
Asian American88%
Hispanic71%
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities86%
Not English language learners80%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students73%
Female75%
Male71%
Black60%
Asian American87%
Hispanic56%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities39%
Students without disabilities78%
Not English language learners73%

WritingThis District
All Students90%
Female94%
Male87%
Black84%
Asian American94%
Hispanic85%
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities68%
Students without disabilities93%
Not English language learners90%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female83%
Male78%
Black69%
Asian American87%
Hispanic73%
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities86%
Not English language learners80%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students73%
Female75%
Male71%
Black56%
Asian American75%
Hispanic64%
American Indiann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities32%
Students without disabilities78%
Not English language learners74%

WritingThis District
All Students84%
Female92%
Male75%
Black70%
Asian American100%
Hispanic80%
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities32%
Students without disabilities90%
Not English language learners84%

MathThis District
All Students81%
Female84%
Male78%
Black69%
Asian American90%
Hispanic68%
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities34%
Students without disabilities87%
Not English language learners82%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students68%
Female73%
Male63%
Black44%
Asian American91%
Hispanic47%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities76%
Not English language learners68%

WritingThis District
All Students70%
Female83%
Male58%
Black54%
Asian American83%
Hispanic60%
American Indiann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities79%
Not English language learners70%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female72%
Male62%
Black42%
Asian American79%
Hispanic55%
American Indiann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities76%
Not English language learners67%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students68%
Female71%
Male65%
Black47%
Asian American85%
Hispanic51%
American Indiann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities76%
Not English language learners69%

WritingThis District
All Students73%
Female81%
Male65%
Black62%
Asian American89%
Hispanic55%
American Indiann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities82%
Not English language learners73%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Female68%
Male68%
Black46%
Asian American82%
Hispanic51%
American Indiann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities76%
Not English language learners69%
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
 77% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 73% (2005)
 78% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Science
 77% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing
 78% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 87% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 68% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 69% (2005)
 77% (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 Students77%
Female85%
Male67%
Black66%
Asian American83%
Hispanic62%
American Indiann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities83%
Not English language learners77%

ScienceThis District
All Students77%
Female82%
Male72%
Black58%
Asian American83%
Hispanic61%
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities34%
Students without disabilities83%
Not English language learners78%

WritingThis District
All Students78%
Female88%
Male66%
Black67%
Asian American88%
Hispanic63%
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities85%
Not English language learners79%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Female71%
Male64%
Black38%
Asian American92%
Hispanic48%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities75%
Not English language learners69%
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 teacher1415

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic56%67%
Black, not Hispanic21%14%
Hispanic17%15%
Asian/Pacific Islander5%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 program37%27%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$13,069$12,716
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%63%
Student and staff support8%8%
Administration9%10%
Other expenditures20%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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