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Greenwich School District

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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Havemeyer Building
Greenwich, CT 06830
Fairfield County
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PH: (203) 625-7400

  • Grades PK-12
  • 8968 students
  • 15 schools

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 CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 83% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Writing
 91% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 90% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 86% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing
 93% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 93% (2007)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 92% (2008)
 89% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Science
 94% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 96% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 86% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 90% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 92% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing
 89% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 90% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science
 89% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing
 92% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 92% (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 Students83%
Female87%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian American92%
Hispanic75%
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learners67%
Not English language learners85%

WritingThis District
All Students91%
Female95%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian American98%
Hispanic84%
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities59%
Students without disabilities95%
English language learners85%
Not English language learners91%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian American94%
Hispanic79%
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learners81%
Not English language learners90%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female89%
Male85%
Black64%
Asian American89%
Hispanic63%
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities93%
English language learners39%
Not English language learners89%

WritingThis District
All Students93%
Female97%
Male90%
Black82%
Asian American100%
Hispanic85%
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities63%
Students without disabilities97%
English language learners87%
Not English language learners93%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female94%
Male89%
Black64%
Asian American98%
Hispanic82%
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities61%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learners74%
Not English language learners92%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Female92%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian American93%
Hispanic82%
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities61%
Students without disabilities97%
English language learners75%
Not English language learners93%

ScienceThis District
All Students94%
Female92%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian American89%
Hispanic87%
American Indiann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities72%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learners88%
Not English language learners94%

WritingThis District
All Students96%
Female98%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian American95%
Hispanic90%
American Indiann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities80%
Students without disabilities99%
English language learners92%
Not English language learners97%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female95%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian American95%
Hispanic82%
American Indiann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities74%
Students without disabilities97%
English language learners75%
Not English language learners95%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female89%
Male84%
Black55%
Asian American83%
Hispanic71%
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities90%
English language learners43%
Not English language learners88%

WritingThis District
All Students90%
Female94%
Male85%
Black50%
Asian American91%
Hispanic84%
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities49%
Students without disabilities95%
English language learners57%
Not English language learners91%

MathThis District
All Students92%
Female92%
Male92%
Black70%
Asian American98%
Hispanic78%
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities63%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learners79%
Not English language learners92%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Female97%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian American89%
Hispanic80%
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities63%
Students without disabilities95%
English language learners42%
Not English language learners94%

WritingThis District
All Students89%
Female94%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian American91%
Hispanic77%
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities92%
English language learners58%
Not English language learners90%

MathThis District
All Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian American98%
Hispanic89%
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities97%
English language learners81%
Not English language learners93%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian American87%
Hispanic78%
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities61%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learners41%
Not English language learners91%

ScienceThis District
All Students89%
Female89%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian American83%
Hispanic81%
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities59%
Students without disabilities93%
English language learners50%
Not English language learners91%

WritingThis District
All Students92%
Female95%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian American94%
Hispanic81%
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities95%
English language learners71%
Not English language learners93%

MathThis District
All Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian American94%
Hispanic85%
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learners68%
Not English language learners94%
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
 91% (2008)
 93% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 87% (2008)
 92% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 94% (2008)
 93% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math
 90% (2008)
 90% (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 Students91%
Female95%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian American96%
Hispanic75%
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities65%
Students without disabilities96%
Not English language learners92%

ScienceThis District
All Students87%
Female89%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian American98%
Hispanic63%
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities93%
Not English language learners89%

WritingThis District
All Students94%
Female99%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian American98%
Hispanic83%
American Indiann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities77%
Students without disabilities98%
Not English language learners95%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female91%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian American96%
Hispanic67%
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities63%
Students without disabilities95%
Not English language learners91%
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 teacher1313

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic75%65%
Hispanic14%17%
Asian/Pacific Islander8%4%
Black, not Hispanic3%14%
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 program9%30%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$17,395$13,277
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional68%62%
Student and staff support9%9%
Administration9%10%
Other expenditures14%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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