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Odyssey Community School District

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579 West Middle Turnp
Manchester, CT 06040
Hartford County
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PH: (860) 645-1234

  • Grades 4-8
  • 177 students
  • 1 school

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 CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 4

Reading
 56% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing
 74% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math
 68% (2008)
 63% (2007)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 56% (2008)
 56% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Science
 72% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 78% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 72% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 82% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 82% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 86% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing
 92% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math
 73% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 83% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science
 83% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing
 74% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
 81% (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 4
ReadingThis District
All Students56%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Students without disabilities61%
Not English language learners56%

WritingThis District
All Students74%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Students without disabilities77%
Not English language learners74%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Students without disabilities71%
Not English language learners68%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students56%
Female57%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students without disabilities59%
Not English language learners56%

ScienceThis District
All Students72%
Female67%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students without disabilities76%
Not English language learners72%

WritingThis District
All Students78%
Female81%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students without disabilities83%
Not English language learners78%

MathThis District
All Students72%
Female67%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students without disabilities76%
Not English language learners72%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female91%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students without disabilities81%
Not English language learners82%

WritingThis District
All Students82%
Female91%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students without disabilities82%
Not English language learners82%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female91%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students without disabilities88%
Not English language learners88%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students without disabilities88%
Not English language learners86%

WritingThis District
All Students92%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students without disabilities97%
Not English language learners92%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White75%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students without disabilities77%
Not English language learners73%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students without disabilities100%
Not English language learners83%

ScienceThis District
All Students83%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students without disabilities96%
Not English language learners83%

WritingThis District
All Students74%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students without disabilities93%
Not English language learners74%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students without disabilities89%
Not English language learners77%
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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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1113

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic55%65%
Black, not Hispanic24%14%
Hispanic18%17%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%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 program21%30%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,534$13,277
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%62%
Student and staff support8%9%
Administration15%10%
Other expenditures15%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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