Test Scores for Westport School District

Westport School District

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CMT Results
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CAPT Results
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Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

110 Myrtle Ave
Westport, CT 06880
Fairfield County
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PH: (203) 341-1025

Grades PK-12
5775 students
9 schools

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CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

90% (2009)

89% (2008)

89% (2007)

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

Writing

93% (2009)

92% (2008)

93% (2007)

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

Math

98% (2009)

95% (2008)

94% (2007)

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

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

94% (2009)

90% (2008)

94% (2007)

95% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Writing

95% (2009)

96% (2008)

95% (2007)

97% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

Math

98% (2009)

97% (2008)

97% (2007)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2009.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

96% (2009)

95% (2008)

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

Science

97% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing

95% (2009)

98% (2008)

98% (2007)

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

Math

97% (2009)

98% (2008)

97% (2007)

96% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

98% (2009)

97% (2008)

94% (2007)

97% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

Writing

98% (2009)

100% (2008)

97% (2007)

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

Math

99% (2009)

99% (2008)

97% (2007)

96% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2009.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

98% (2009)

95% (2008)

97% (2007)

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

Writing

99% (2009)

97% (2008)

97% (2007)

98% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 81% in 2009.

Math

100% (2009)

97% (2008)

98% (2007)

97% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

96% (2009)

97% (2008)

96% (2007)

97% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

Science

97% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing

97% (2009)

99% (2008)

98% (2007)

98% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2009.

Math

98% (2009)

98% (2008)

98% (2007)

97% (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	90%
Female	94%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	55%
Students without disabilities	93%
Proficient in English	90%

Writing	This District
All Students	93%
Female	96%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	93%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	56%
Students without disabilities	96%
Proficient in English	93%

Math	This District
All Students	98%
Female	98%
Male	98%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	99%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	87%
Students without disabilities	99%
Proficient in English	98%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	94%
Female	98%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	64%
Students without disabilities	96%
Proficient in English	94%

Writing	This District
All Students	95%
Female	99%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	69%
Students without disabilities	98%
Proficient in English	95%

Math	This District
All Students	98%
Female	97%
Male	99%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	98%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	82%
Students without disabilities	99%
Proficient in English	98%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	96%
Female	96%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian American	82%
Hispanic	n/a
White	97%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	73%
Students without disabilities	98%
Proficient in English	96%

Writing	This District
All Students	95%
Female	96%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian American	96%
Hispanic	n/a
White	96%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	71%
Students without disabilities	98%
Proficient in English	96%

Math	This District
All Students	97%
Female	97%
Male	98%
Black	n/a
Asian American	96%
Hispanic	n/a
White	98%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	82%
Students without disabilities	99%
Proficient in English	98%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	98%
Female	99%
Male	97%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	98%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	83%
Students without disabilities	100%
Proficient in English	98%

Writing	This District
All Students	98%
Female	99%
Male	97%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	98%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	82%
Students without disabilities	100%
Proficient in English	98%

Math	This District
All Students	99%
Female	100%
Male	99%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Students with disabilities	93%
Students without disabilities	100%
Proficient in English	99%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	98%
Female	98%
Male	98%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	98%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	86%
Students without disabilities	99%
Proficient in English	98%

Writing	This District
All Students	99%
Female	100%
Male	97%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	99%
Not economically disadvantaged	99%
Students with disabilities	89%
Students without disabilities	100%
Proficient in English	99%

Math	This District
All Students	100%
Female	100%
Male	99%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Students with disabilities	96%
Students without disabilities	100%
Proficient in English	100%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	96%
Female	96%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian American	95%
Hispanic	n/a
White	97%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	73%
Students without disabilities	99%
Proficient in English	96%

Writing	This District
All Students	97%
Female	98%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian American	100%
Hispanic	n/a
White	97%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	79%
Students without disabilities	100%
Proficient in English	97%

Math	This District
All Students	98%
Female	98%
Male	98%
Black	n/a
Asian American	100%
Hispanic	n/a
White	98%
Not economically disadvantaged	99%
Students with disabilities	85%
Students without disabilities	100%
Proficient in English	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)

99% (2008)

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

Science

98% (2009)

98% (2008)

97% (2007)
The state average for Science was 78% in 2009.

Writing

98% (2009)

99% (2008)

98% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

Math

98% (2009)

96% (2008)

96% (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	99%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	98%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	86%
Students without disabilities	99%
Proficient in English	98%

Science	This District
All Students	98%
Female	98%
Male	98%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	98%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	85%
Students without disabilities	99%
Proficient in English	98%

Writing	This District
All Students	98%
Female	99%
Male	98%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	98%
Not economically disadvantaged	99%
Students with disabilities	90%
Students without disabilities	99%
Proficient in English	99%

Math	This District
All Students	98%
Female	98%
Male	98%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	98%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	86%
Students without disabilities	99%
Proficient in English	98%

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

Source: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher¹	10	12

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	91%	64%
Asian/Pacific Islander	4%	4%
Hispanic	3%	17%
Black, not Hispanic	2%	14%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Source: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program¹	2%	30%

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Spending Per Pupil

Finance data was not reported for this district.