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Plymouth School District

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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

77 Main St
Terryville, CT 06786
Litchfield County
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PH: (860) 314-8005

Grades PK-12
1848 students
4 schools

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CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

71% (2009)

71% (2008)

70% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Writing

84% (2009)

80% (2008)

76% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

Math

84% (2009)

74% (2008)

79% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2009.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

77% (2009)

62% (2008)

70% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Writing

81% (2009)

81% (2008)

89% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

Math

77% (2009)

77% (2008)

80% (2007)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2009.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

76% (2009)

78% (2008)

71% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

Science

Data not available for this district (2009)

83% (2008)
The state average for Science was n/a in 2009.

Writing

90% (2009)

85% (2008)

84% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

Math

85% (2009)

81% (2008)

80% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

87% (2009)

76% (2008)

77% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

Writing

84% (2009)

79% (2008)

86% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

Math

87% (2009)

84% (2008)

83% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2009.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

83% (2009)

81% (2008)

73% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing

83% (2009)

77% (2008)

79% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 81% in 2009.

Math

89% (2009)

86% (2008)

82% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

82% (2009)

73% (2008)

69% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

Science

Data not available for this district (2009)

78% (2008)
The state average for Science was n/a in 2009.

Writing

83% (2009)

78% (2008)

77% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2009.

Math

90% (2009)

84% (2008)

81% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2009.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

In 2008-2009 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	71%
Female	77%
Male	64%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students without disabilities	76%
Not English language learners	70%

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	84%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students without disabilities	89%
Not English language learners	83%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	82%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students without disabilities	88%
Not English language learners	84%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	75%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students without disabilities	83%
Not English language learners	78%

Writing	This District
All Students	81%
Female	81%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not English language learners	82%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	72%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students without disabilities	83%
Not English language learners	77%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	76%
Female	75%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students without disabilities	81%
Not English language learners	76%

Writing	This District
All Students	90%
Female	91%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	90%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	86%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students without disabilities	86%
Not English language learners	85%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	87%
Female	84%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students without disabilities	88%
Not English language learners	87%

Writing	This District
All Students	84%
Female	92%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not English language learners	85%

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

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	83%
Female	92%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students without disabilities	88%
Not English language learners	84%

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%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not English language learners	84%

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

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	84%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students without disabilities	84%
Not English language learners	82%

Writing	This District
All Students	83%
Female	89%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students without disabilities	88%
Not English language learners	83%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	93%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students without disabilities	92%
Not English language learners	90%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

In 2008-2009 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

77% (2009)

92% (2008)

75% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.

Science

84% (2009)

85% (2008)

83% (2007)
The state average for Science was 78% in 2009.

Writing

85% (2009)

92% (2008)

74% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

Math

82% (2009)

84% (2008)

81% (2007)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

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	77%
Female	85%
Male	70%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students without disabilities	80%
Not English language learners	77%

Science	This District
All Students	84%
Female	83%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students without disabilities	87%
Not English language learners	84%

Writing	This District
All Students	85%
Female	91%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not English language learners	85%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	86%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students without disabilities	85%
Not English language learners	82%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

In 2008-2009 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

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	13	12

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	94%	64%
Hispanic	3%	17%
Black, not Hispanic	2%	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	18%	30%

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

Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,293	$13,277

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	62%
Student and staff support	9%	9%
Administration	8%	10%
Other expenditures	23%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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