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New Britain School District

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

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CMT Results
CMT Results By Subgroup
CAPT Results
CAPT Results By Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

272 Main St
New Britain, CT 06050
Hartford County
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PH: (860) 827-2200

Grades PK-12 & ungraded
10,613 students
16 schools

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CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

36% (2008)

30% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Writing

59% (2008)

52% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

50% (2008)

50% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

33% (2008)

36% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing

59% (2008)

58% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math

50% (2008)

53% (2007)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

45% (2008)

40% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Science

52% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing

61% (2008)

65% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math

54% (2008)

56% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

44% (2008)

40% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing

61% (2008)

59% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

61% (2008)

55% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

47% (2008)

43% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing

50% (2008)

61% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math

54% (2008)

55% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

45% (2008)

39% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science

42% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing

56% (2008)

47% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

51% (2008)

42% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 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	36%
Female	43%
Male	30%
Black	38%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	28%
American Indian	n/a
White	57%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Not economically disadvantaged	57%
Students with disabilities	9%
Students without disabilities	39%
English language learners	10%
Not English language learners	40%

Writing	This District
All Students	59%
Female	67%
Male	50%
Black	61%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	15%
Students without disabilities	63%
English language learners	25%
Not English language learners	63%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	52%
Male	48%
Black	44%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	17%
Students without disabilities	54%
English language learners	26%
Not English language learners	54%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	33%
Female	38%
Male	28%
Black	30%
Asian American	59%
Hispanic	25%
American Indian	n/a
White	57%
Economically disadvantaged	28%
Not economically disadvantaged	48%
Students with disabilities	4%
Students without disabilities	37%
English language learners	5%
Not English language learners	38%

Writing	This District
All Students	59%
Female	66%
Male	51%
Black	59%
Asian American	82%
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	15%
Students without disabilities	65%
English language learners	33%
Not English language learners	63%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	49%
Male	50%
Black	39%
Asian American	91%
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Students with disabilities	17%
Students without disabilities	55%
English language learners	26%
Not English language learners	54%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	45%
Female	44%
Male	45%
Black	51%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	35%
American Indian	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Not economically disadvantaged	63%
Students with disabilities	9%
Students without disabilities	49%
English language learners	13%
Not English language learners	52%

Science	This District
All Students	52%
Female	51%
Male	54%
Black	54%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Students with disabilities	25%
Students without disabilities	56%
English language learners	20%
Not English language learners	60%

Writing	This District
All Students	61%
Female	71%
Male	52%
Black	68%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	16%
Students without disabilities	67%
English language learners	33%
Not English language learners	68%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	53%
Male	54%
Black	55%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	15%
Students without disabilities	59%
English language learners	25%
Not English language learners	60%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	44%
Female	48%
Male	40%
Black	50%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	36%
American Indian	n/a
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Not economically disadvantaged	66%
Students with disabilities	6%
Students without disabilities	49%
English language learners	12%
Not English language learners	51%

Writing	This District
All Students	61%
Female	73%
Male	50%
Black	69%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	n/a
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	13%
Students without disabilities	67%
English language learners	35%
Not English language learners	67%

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Female	62%
Male	60%
Black	60%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	17%
Students without disabilities	66%
English language learners	27%
Not English language learners	69%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	47%
Female	49%
Male	44%
Black	45%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	38%
American Indian	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	9%
Students without disabilities	53%
English language learners	14%
Not English language learners	53%

Writing	This District
All Students	50%
Female	58%
Male	42%
Black	48%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	10%
Students without disabilities	56%
English language learners	22%
Not English language learners	55%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	55%
Male	53%
Black	52%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	47%
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	11%
Students without disabilities	61%
English language learners	30%
Not English language learners	59%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	45%
Female	47%
Male	43%
Black	45%
Asian American	70%
Hispanic	35%
American Indian	n/a
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Not economically disadvantaged	62%
Students with disabilities	10%
Students without disabilities	50%
English language learners	12%
Not English language learners	51%

Science	This District
All Students	42%
Female	39%
Male	45%
Black	42%
Asian American	65%
Hispanic	33%
American Indian	n/a
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	34%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	13%
Students without disabilities	47%
English language learners	9%
Not English language learners	48%

Writing	This District
All Students	56%
Female	64%
Male	49%
Black	58%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	18%
Students without disabilities	62%
English language learners	31%
Not English language learners	60%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	48%
Male	54%
Black	47%
Asian American	65%
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with disabilities	9%
Students without disabilities	57%
English language learners	21%
Not English language learners	56%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 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

53% (2008)

49% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science

41% (2008)

47% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing

60% (2008)

51% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math

44% (2008)

43% (2007)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 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	53%
Female	57%
Male	49%
Black	49%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	39%
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Students with disabilities	13%
Students without disabilities	60%
English language learners	22%
Not English language learners	56%

Science	This District
All Students	41%
Female	41%
Male	41%
Black	34%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	27%
American Indian	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	8%
Students without disabilities	47%
English language learners	15%
Not English language learners	44%

Writing	This District
All Students	60%
Female	67%
Male	54%
Black	58%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Students with disabilities	15%
Students without disabilities	68%
English language learners	35%
Not English language learners	63%

Math	This District
All Students	44%
Female	40%
Male	47%
Black	36%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	30%
American Indian	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	34%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students with disabilities	10%
Students without disabilities	50%
English language learners	21%
Not English language learners	47%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 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, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	15	13

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	57%	17%
White, not Hispanic	23%	65%
Black, not Hispanic	18%	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	63%	30%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,204	$13,277

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	67%	62%
Student and staff support	6%	9%
Administration	8%	10%
Other expenditures	19%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >