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Weston School District

GreatSchools Rating: 10 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

24 School Rd
Weston, CT 06883
Fairfield County
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PH: (203) 291-1401

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Grades PK-12
2585 students
4 schools

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CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

92% (2009)

92% (2008)

90% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Writing

92% (2009)

95% (2008)

95% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

Math

96% (2009)

96% (2008)

92% (2007)

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

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

94% (2009)

89% (2008)

91% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Writing

96% (2009)

97% (2008)

93% (2007)

98% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

Math

98% (2009)

97% (2008)

94% (2007)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2009.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

94% (2009)

92% (2008)

94% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

Science

Data not available for this district (2009)

98% (2008)
The state average for Science was n/a in 2009.

Writing

96% (2009)

95% (2008)

98% (2007)

97% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

Math

97% (2009)

96% (2008)

97% (2007)

95% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

99% (2009)

95% (2008)

97% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

Writing

96% (2009)

96% (2008)

98% (2007)

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

Math

99% (2009)

98% (2008)

94% (2007)

95% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2009.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

98% (2009)

97% (2008)

96% (2007)

97% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing

97% (2009)

97% (2008)

98% (2007)

99% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 81% in 2009.

Math

100% (2009)

98% (2008)

96% (2007)

99% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

99% (2009)

98% (2008)

97% (2007)

95% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

Science

Data not available for this district (2009)

97% (2008)
The state average for Science was n/a in 2009.

Writing

98% (2009)

100% (2008)

98% (2007)

97% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2009.

Math

98% (2009)

97% (2008)

99% (2007)

95% (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	92%
Female	96%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not English language learners	93%

Writing	This District
All Students	92%
Female	97%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	93%

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

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	94%
Female	92%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	94%

Writing	This District
All Students	96%
Female	99%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	97%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not English language learners	96%

Math	This District
All Students	98%
Female	96%
Male	99%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	98%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not English language learners	98%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	94%
Female	93%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	94%

Writing	This District
All Students	96%
Female	100%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	97%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	80%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not English language learners	96%

Math	This District
All Students	97%
Female	98%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	98%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not English language learners	97%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	99%
Female	99%
Male	99%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	99%
Not economically disadvantaged	99%
Students without disabilities	99%
Not English language learners	99%

Writing	This District
All Students	96%
Female	98%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	96%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	70%
Students without disabilities	99%
Not English language learners	96%

Math	This District
All Students	99%
Female	99%
Male	99%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	99%
Not economically disadvantaged	99%
Students without disabilities	100%
Not English language learners	99%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	98%
Female	97%
Male	99%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	99%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students without disabilities	99%
Not English language learners	98%

Writing	This District
All Students	97%
Female	100%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	97%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students without disabilities	99%
Not English language learners	97%

Math	This District
All Students	100%
Female	99%
Male	100%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	99%
Not economically disadvantaged	99%
Students without disabilities	100%
Not English language learners	100%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	99%
Female	100%
Male	97%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	98%
Not economically disadvantaged	99%
Students without disabilities	99%
Not English language learners	99%

Writing	This District
All Students	98%
Female	100%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	97%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students without disabilities	99%
Not English language learners	98%

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

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

98% (2009)

98% (2008)

98% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.

Science

99% (2009)

97% (2008)

99% (2007)
The state average for Science was 78% in 2009.

Writing

100% (2009)

100% (2008)

96% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

Math

99% (2009)

95% (2008)

99% (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	98%
Female	98%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	97%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not English language learners	98%

Science	This District
All Students	99%
Female	98%
Male	100%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	99%
Not economically disadvantaged	99%
Students without disabilities	100%
Not English language learners	99%

Writing	This District
All Students	100%
Female	100%
Male	100%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Students without disabilities	100%
Not English language learners	100%

Math	This District
All Students	99%
Female	98%
Male	100%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	99%
Not economically disadvantaged	99%
Students without disabilities	100%
Not English language learners	99%

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

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	92%	64%
Asian/Pacific Islander	4%	4%
Hispanic	2%	17%
Black, not Hispanic	2%	14%
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	<1%	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		$16,981	$13,277

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	62%
Student and staff support	10%	9%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	21%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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