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New Milford School District

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50 East St
New Milford, CT 06776
Litchfield County
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PH: (860) 355-8406

  • Grades PK-12
  • 5011 students
  • 6 schools

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 CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 69% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Writing
 85% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 79% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing
 90% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 83% (2007)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 76% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Science
 87% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 89% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 81% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 87% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 90% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing
 86% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 85% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science
 85% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing
 85% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 91% (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

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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 Students69%
Female75%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic54%
American Indiann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities79%
Not English language learners72%

WritingThis District
All Students85%
Female94%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities47%
Students without disabilities92%
Not English language learners87%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female87%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities93%
Not English language learners89%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female82%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic59%
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities22%
Students without disabilities87%
Not English language learners80%

WritingThis District
All Students90%
Female92%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities56%
Students without disabilities94%
Not English language learners91%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Female88%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities95%
Not English language learners87%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students76%
Female80%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic38%
American Indiann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities87%
Not English language learners78%

ScienceThis District
All Students87%
Female89%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities48%
Students without disabilities95%
Not English language learners88%

WritingThis District
All Students89%
Female94%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities52%
Students without disabilities97%
Not English language learners90%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female86%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities39%
Students without disabilities95%
Not English language learners86%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students81%
Female81%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities90%
Not English language learners82%

WritingThis District
All Students87%
Female90%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities94%
Not English language learners88%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female88%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities48%
Students without disabilities96%
Not English language learners89%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities48%
Students without disabilities97%
Not English language learners91%

WritingThis District
All Students86%
Female93%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic72%
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities93%
Not English language learners87%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female89%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities56%
Students without disabilities96%
Not English language learners91%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female93%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities91%
Not English language learners85%

ScienceThis District
All Students85%
Female88%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities89%
Not English language learners85%

WritingThis District
All Students85%
Female96%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities92%
Not English language learners85%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female93%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities95%
Not English language learners91%
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

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 CAPT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading
 93% (2008)
 90% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 93% (2008)
 94% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 96% (2008)
 92% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 93% (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

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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 Students93%
Female93%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities62%
Students without disabilities96%
Not English language learners93%

ScienceThis District
All Students93%
Female92%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities63%
Students without disabilities97%
Not English language learners94%

WritingThis District
All Students96%
Female97%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indiann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities98%
Not English language learners96%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female90%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities95%
Not English language learners92%
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

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1513

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic88%65%
Hispanic6%17%
Asian/Pacific Islander4%4%
Black, not Hispanic2%14%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program9%30%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$11,664$13,277
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%62%
Student and staff support8%9%
Administration9%10%
Other expenditures20%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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