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Regional School District 16

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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CMT Results
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Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

207 New Haven Rd
Prospect, CT 06712
New Haven County
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PH: (203) 758-6671

Grades PK-12
2609 students
5 schools

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CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

87% (2009)

82% (2008)

83% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Writing

94% (2009)

91% (2008)

92% (2007)

95% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

Math

92% (2009)

91% (2008)

90% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2009.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

78% (2009)

75% (2008)

77% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Writing

93% (2009)

90% (2008)

90% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

Math

89% (2009)

86% (2008)

92% (2007)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2009.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

90% (2009)

84% (2008)

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

Science

Data not available for this district (2009)

95% (2008)
The state average for Science was n/a in 2009.

Writing

92% (2009)

91% (2008)

90% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

Math

91% (2009)

90% (2008)

85% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

87% (2009)

82% (2008)

85% (2007)

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

Writing

90% (2009)

85% (2008)

83% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

Math

93% (2009)

86% (2008)

90% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2009.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

87% (2009)

91% (2008)

80% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing

85% (2009)

84% (2008)

83% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 81% in 2009.

Math

88% (2009)

87% (2008)

83% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

86% (2009)

81% (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

Science

Data not available for this district (2009)

77% (2008)
The state average for Science was n/a in 2009.

Writing

92% (2009)

87% (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2009.

Math

93% (2009)

85% (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

84% (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	87%
Female	87%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students without disabilities	89%
Not English language learners	87%

Writing	This District
All Students	94%
Female	97%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not English language learners	94%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not English language learners	92%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	80%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students without disabilities	82%
Not English language learners	78%

Writing	This District
All Students	93%
Female	96%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	93%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	87%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not English language learners	89%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	90%
Female	94%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	90%

Writing	This District
All Students	92%
Female	97%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	92%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	92%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	92%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	87%
Female	91%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students without disabilities	89%
Not English language learners	87%

Writing	This District
All Students	90%
Female	98%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	90%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	97%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not English language learners	93%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	87%
Female	91%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not English language learners	88%

Writing	This District
All Students	85%
Female	94%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	25%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not English language learners	85%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	86%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students without disabilities	92%
Not English language learners	88%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	90%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students without disabilities	89%
Not English language learners	86%

Writing	This District
All Students	92%
Female	98%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	92%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	93%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	93%

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

84% (2009)

80% (2008)

84% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.

Science

86% (2009)

80% (2008)

95% (2007)
The state average for Science was 78% in 2009.

Writing

93% (2009)

89% (2008)

91% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

Math

84% (2009)

82% (2008)

90% (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	84%
Female	93%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students without disabilities	87%
Not English language learners	84%

Science	This District
All Students	86%
Female	85%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students without disabilities	89%
Not English language learners	86%

Writing	This District
All Students	93%
Female	97%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not English language learners	94%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	81%
Male	87%
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	86%
Not English language learners	84%

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: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher¹	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%

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Student Economic Level

Information about this data

Source: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program¹	10%	30%

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Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,243	$13,277

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	58%	62%
Student and staff support	10%	9%
Administration	11%	10%
Other expenditures	21%	18%

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