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Redding School District

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605 Main St
Monroe, CT 06468
Fairfield County
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PH: (203) 261-2513

  • Grades PK-8
  • 1308 students
  • 2 schools

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 CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 89% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Writing
 97% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 98% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 91% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing
 97% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 96% (2007)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 90% (2008)
 91% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Science
 96% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 96% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 97% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 90% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 92% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 99% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 98% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 99% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing
 97% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math
 99% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 97% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 96% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science
 93% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing
 96% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 98% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 97% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 98% (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.

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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 Students89%
Female89%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students without disabilities93%
Not English language learners89%

WritingThis District
All Students97%
Female99%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White98%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners97%

MathThis District
All Students98%
Female99%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White99%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students without disabilities100%
Not English language learners98%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female88%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities80%
Students without disabilities93%
Not English language learners91%

WritingThis District
All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities100%
Not English language learners97%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female98%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White96%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities80%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners96%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Female92%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities96%
Not English language learners90%

ScienceThis District
All Students96%
Female97%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White96%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities76%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners96%

WritingThis District
All Students96%
Female97%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White96%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities86%
Students without disabilities98%
Not English language learners96%

MathThis District
All Students97%
Female99%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White98%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities81%
Students without disabilities100%
Not English language learners97%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities71%
Students without disabilities94%
Not English language learners91%

WritingThis District
All Students92%
Female95%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities83%
Students without disabilities94%
Not English language learners93%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female97%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners95%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students99%
Female99%
Male99%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White99%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students without disabilities100%
Not English language learners99%

WritingThis District
All Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners97%

MathThis District
All Students99%
Female99%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White99%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students without disabilities100%
Not English language learners99%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students96%
Female94%
Male99%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White96%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students without disabilities100%
Not English language learners96%

ScienceThis District
All Students93%
Female91%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners93%

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

MathThis District
All Students97%
Female95%
Male99%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students without disabilities100%
Not English language learners97%
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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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1313

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic93%65%
Asian/Pacific Islander4%4%
Hispanic2%17%
Black, not Hispanic<1%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 program1%30%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$14,870$13,277
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional72%62%
Student and staff support2%9%
Administration9%10%
Other expenditures17%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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