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Windsor School District

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601 Matianuck Ave
Windsor, CT 06095
Hartford County
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PH: (860) 687-2000

  • Grades PK-12
  • 4088 students
  • 7 schools

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 CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 56% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Writing
 78% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 70% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 63% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing
 83% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
 76% (2007)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 69% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Science
 80% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 81% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 69% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 81% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 75% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing
 79% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 71% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

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

Writing
 77% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 82% (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 Students56%
Female66%
Male48%
Black49%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic46%
American Indiann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities62%
Not English language learners57%

WritingThis District
All Students78%
Female84%
Male72%
Black70%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities37%
Students without disabilities83%
Not English language learners77%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female71%
Male70%
Black63%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities75%
Not English language learners71%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students63%
Female71%
Male57%
Black50%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic54%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities69%
Not English language learners65%

WritingThis District
All Students83%
Female91%
Male76%
Black77%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities88%
Not English language learners83%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female81%
Male77%
Black71%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities48%
Students without disabilities82%
Not English language learners79%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students69%
Female70%
Male68%
Black55%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic68%
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities28%
Students without disabilities75%
Not English language learners71%

ScienceThis District
All Students80%
Female81%
Male80%
Black71%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities51%
Students without disabilities85%
Not English language learners82%

WritingThis District
All Students81%
Female88%
Male75%
Black74%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities56%
Students without disabilities85%
Not English language learners81%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female77%
Male77%
Black68%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic68%
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities83%
Not English language learners79%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students69%
Female71%
Male68%
Black60%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic61%
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities78%
Not English language learners71%

WritingThis District
All Students81%
Female91%
Male72%
Black74%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities34%
Students without disabilities88%
Not English language learners82%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Female86%
Male79%
Black74%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indiann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities88%
Not English language learners82%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students75%
Female81%
Male69%
Black66%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities81%
Not English language learners76%

WritingThis District
All Students79%
Female91%
Male67%
Black70%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities84%
Not English language learners79%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female89%
Male87%
Black81%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indiann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities42%
Students without disabilities93%
Not English language learners88%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students71%
Female75%
Male66%
Black58%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic59%
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities28%
Students without disabilities75%
Not English language learners71%

ScienceThis District
All Students75%
Female74%
Male76%
Black63%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic72%
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities80%
Not English language learners75%

WritingThis District
All Students77%
Female85%
Male69%
Black66%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities82%
Not English language learners77%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female86%
Male85%
Black76%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indiann/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities47%
Students without disabilities90%
Not English language learners86%
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
 75% (2008)
 81% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 73% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 87% (2008)
 85% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
 77% (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 Students75%
Female82%
Male68%
Black66%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities80%
Not English language learners75%

ScienceThis District
All Students73%
Female77%
Male69%
Black61%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities79%
Not English language learners74%

WritingThis District
All Students87%
Female96%
Male78%
Black82%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities49%
Students without disabilities92%
Not English language learners87%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female85%
Male74%
Black71%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities47%
Students without disabilities84%
Not English language learners80%
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
Black, not Hispanic51%14%
White, not Hispanic33%65%
Hispanic11%17%
Asian/Pacific Islander5%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 program25%30%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$14,921$13,277
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%62%
Student and staff support12%9%
Administration12%10%
Other expenditures18%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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