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Windham School District

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322 Prospect St
Willimantic, CT 06226
Windham County
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PH: (860) 465-2310

  • Grades PK-12
  • 3632 students
  • 9 schools

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 CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 40% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Writing
 56% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 56% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 41% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing
 65% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math
 59% (2008)
 64% (2007)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 34% (2008)
 33% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Science
 47% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 55% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 46% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 42% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 59% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 51% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 50% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing
 55% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math
 51% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 43% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science
 39% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing
 54% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 50% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 52% (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.

Testing in Connecticut: An Overview

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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 Students40%
Female42%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic27%
American Indiann/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities46%
English language learners16%
Not English language learners45%

WritingThis District
All Students56%
Female61%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities5%
Students without disabilities66%
English language learners35%
Not English language learners60%

MathThis District
All Students56%
Female52%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic48%
American Indiann/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities64%
English language learners38%
Not English language learners60%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students41%
Female46%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic31%
American Indiann/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities48%
English language learners13%
Not English language learners50%

WritingThis District
All Students65%
Female74%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic59%
American Indiann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities75%
English language learners49%
Not English language learners70%

MathThis District
All Students59%
Female61%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic48%
American Indiann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities66%
English language learners36%
Not English language learners67%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students34%
Female37%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic26%
American Indiann/a
White49%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities41%
English language learners6%
Not English language learners42%

ScienceThis District
All Students47%
Female54%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic38%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities56%
English language learners18%
Not English language learners56%

WritingThis District
All Students55%
Female69%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities67%
English language learners33%
Not English language learners62%

MathThis District
All Students46%
Female53%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic39%
American Indiann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities57%
English language learners19%
Not English language learners55%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students42%
Female51%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic32%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities3%
Students without disabilities51%
English language learners13%
Not English language learners53%

WritingThis District
All Students59%
Female74%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic52%
American Indiann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities69%
English language learners43%
Not English language learners65%

MathThis District
All Students51%
Female51%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities3%
Students without disabilities62%
English language learners16%
Not English language learners64%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students50%
Female51%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic37%
American Indiann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities56%
English language learners21%
Not English language learners55%

WritingThis District
All Students55%
Female66%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic42%
American Indiann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities64%
English language learners27%
Not English language learners60%

MathThis District
All Students51%
Female56%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic38%
American Indiann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities60%
English language learners18%
Not English language learners57%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students43%
Female47%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic27%
American Indiann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities2%
Students without disabilities51%
English language learners6%
Not English language learners52%

ScienceThis District
All Students39%
Female38%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic28%
American Indiann/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities47%
English language learners6%
Not English language learners47%

WritingThis District
All Students54%
Female68%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic45%
American Indiann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities5%
Students without disabilities64%
English language learners16%
Not English language learners64%

MathThis District
All Students50%
Female52%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic37%
American Indiann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities2%
Students without disabilities61%
English language learners12%
Not English language learners60%
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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 CAPT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading
 63% (2008)
 53% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 58% (2008)
 59% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 65% (2008)
 54% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math
 58% (2008)
 50% (2007)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

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

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 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
ReadingThis District
All Students63%
Female67%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic41%
American Indiann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities69%
English language learners32%
Not English language learners67%

ScienceThis District
All Students58%
Female58%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic35%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities65%
English language learners4%
Not English language learners66%

WritingThis District
All Students65%
Female72%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic51%
American Indiann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities4%
Students without disabilities74%
English language learners17%
Not English language learners72%

MathThis District
All Students58%
Female55%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic36%
American Indiann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities65%
English language learners12%
Not English language learners64%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

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.
  • 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 teacher1213

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic59%17%
White, not Hispanic33%65%
Black, not Hispanic6%14%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%4%
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 program65%30%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$14,182$13,277
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional67%62%
Student and staff support8%9%
Administration8%10%
Other expenditures17%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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