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Vernon School District

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

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

30 Park Street
Vernon-Rockville, CT 06066
Tolland County
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PH: (860) 870-6000

Grades PK-12 & ungraded
3584 students
8 schools

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CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

61% (2009)

68% (2008)

77% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Writing

83% (2009)

81% (2008)

85% (2007)

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

Math

80% (2009)

79% (2008)

83% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2009.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

73% (2009)

70% (2008)

78% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Writing

85% (2009)

85% (2008)

91% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

Math

79% (2009)

76% (2008)

84% (2007)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2009.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

81% (2009)

76% (2008)

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

Science

Data not available for this district (2009)

80% (2008)
The state average for Science was n/a in 2009.

Writing

85% (2009)

87% (2008)

91% (2007)

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

Math

84% (2009)

85% (2008)

84% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

83% (2009)

79% (2008)

78% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

Writing

74% (2009)

76% (2008)

86% (2007)

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

Math

88% (2009)

86% (2008)

84% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2009.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

82% (2009)

82% (2008)

72% (2007)

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

Writing

74% (2009)

76% (2008)

79% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 81% in 2009.

Math

85% (2009)

83% (2008)

76% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

76% (2009)

74% (2008)

74% (2007)

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

Science

Data not available for this district (2009)

76% (2008)
The state average for Science was n/a in 2009.

Writing

82% (2009)

74% (2008)

81% (2007)

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

Math

88% (2009)

84% (2008)

83% (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	61%
Female	66%
Male	56%
Black	44%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	29%
American Indian	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students without disabilities	63%
Not English language learners	62%

Writing	This District
All Students	83%
Female	91%
Male	75%
Black	82%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students without disabilities	85%
Not English language learners	83%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	80%
Male	80%
Black	64%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students without disabilities	82%
Not English language learners	80%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	73%
Female	76%
Male	69%
Black	67%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	19%
Students without disabilities	78%
Not English language learners	73%

Writing	This District
All Students	85%
Female	89%
Male	82%
Black	82%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	36%
Students without disabilities	92%
Not English language learners	85%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	79%
Male	80%
Black	69%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	50%
Students without disabilities	82%
Not English language learners	80%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	81%
Male	80%
Black	62%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students without disabilities	84%
Not English language learners	81%

Writing	This District
All Students	85%
Female	90%
Male	79%
Black	60%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	33%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not English language learners	85%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	85%
Male	83%
Black	52%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students without disabilities	87%
Not English language learners	84%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	83%
Female	83%
Male	83%
Black	72%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students without disabilities	85%
Not English language learners	84%

Writing	This District
All Students	74%
Female	82%
Male	67%
Black	58%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students without disabilities	78%
Not English language learners	74%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	87%
Male	90%
Black	76%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not English language learners	89%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	83%
Male	81%
Black	71%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	48%
Students without disabilities	84%
Not English language learners	82%

Writing	This District
All Students	74%
Female	82%
Male	68%
Black	53%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	30%
Students without disabilities	78%
Not English language learners	75%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	85%
Male	85%
Black	58%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	45%
Students without disabilities	88%
Not English language learners	86%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	76%
Female	80%
Male	73%
Black	58%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	48%
Students without disabilities	79%
Not English language learners	77%

Writing	This District
All Students	82%
Female	93%
Male	71%
Black	78%
Asian American	80%
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	36%
Students without disabilities	86%
Not English language learners	82%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	91%
Male	85%
Black	70%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	57%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not English language learners	88%

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

82% (2009)

82% (2008)

78% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.

Science

86% (2009)

86% (2008)

86% (2007)
The state average for Science was 78% in 2009.

Writing

84% (2009)

87% (2008)

88% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

Math

81% (2009)

81% (2008)

78% (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	82%
Female	91%
Male	71%
Black	69%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	23%
Students without disabilities	87%
Not English language learners	82%

Science	This District
All Students	86%
Female	88%
Male	84%
Black	63%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	39%
Students without disabilities	92%
Not English language learners	87%

Writing	This District
All Students	84%
Female	91%
Male	75%
Black	68%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	30%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not English language learners	84%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	81%
Male	82%
Black	52%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	26%
Students without disabilities	87%
Not English language learners	81%

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	12	12

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	72%	64%
Black, not Hispanic	12%	14%
Hispanic	10%	17%
Asian/Pacific Islander	6%	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	25%	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		$12,952	$13,277

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	65%	62%
Student and staff support	9%	9%
Administration	8%	10%
Other expenditures	18%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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