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Luis Munoz Marin School

Public | PK-8 | 855 students

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Posted September 19, 2008

Is a excelent school and have th excelent teachers, the most i lake is the Bilingual program is excelent, the kits larne a lot bouth language.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 17, 2006

This school is very good, the teachers are very nice and the clases are very good size so the theacher can focus on every student.
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2009.

77 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
41%

2007

 
 
36%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

77 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
20%

2008

 
 
23%

2007

 
 
22%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

75 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
40%

2007

 
 
44%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

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.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2009.

67 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
34%

2008

 
 
43%

2007

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

68 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
16%

2008

 
 
13%

2007

 
 
13%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

66 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
48%

2007

 
 
48%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

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.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

74 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
41%

2007

 
 
22%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

71 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
23%

2008

 
 
18%

2007

 
 
17%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

60 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
35%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

79 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
58%

2007

 
 
55%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

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.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2009.

69 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
41%

2007

 
 
42%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

71 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
32%

2008

 
 
26%

2007

 
 
30%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

72 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
51%

2007

 
 
70%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

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.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

99 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
41%

2007

 
 
35%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

100 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
53%

2007

 
 
30%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 81% in 2009.

105 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
59%

2007

 
 
55%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

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.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2009.

117 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
30%

2007

 
 
31%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

120 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
30%

2007

 
 
26%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

210 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
21%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 84% in 2009.

123 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
49%

2007

 
 
50%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

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.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students49%
Female53%
Male47%
Black50%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic46%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities52%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%

Reading

All Students20%
Female17%
Male21%
Black13%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic19%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities22%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English22%

Writing

All Students41%
Female57%
Male31%
Black39%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic36%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities45%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English50%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

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.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students34%
Female30%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Hispanic37%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities39%
English language learners29%
Proficient in English37%

Reading

All Students16%
Female16%
Male16%
Blackn/a
Hispanic15%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged16%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities19%
English language learners4%
Proficient in English23%

Writing

All Students39%
Female53%
Male23%
Blackn/a
Hispanic36%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities46%
English language learners25%
Proficient in English48%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

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.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students55%
Female63%
Male47%
Black50%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic56%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities60%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%

Reading

All Students23%
Female29%
Male15%
Black8%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic30%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities24%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English26%

Writing

All Students61%
Female68%
Male53%
Black62%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic59%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
English language learners43%
Proficient in English67%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

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.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students57%
Female59%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Hispanic62%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities61%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English59%

Reading

All Students32%
Female29%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Hispanic38%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities37%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English36%

Writing

All Students74%
Female81%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Hispanic79%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

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.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students50%
Female49%
Male50%
Black51%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic47%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities55%
English language learners29%
Proficient in English58%

Reading

All Students47%
Female48%
Male46%
Black46%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic47%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities52%
English language learners14%
Proficient in English60%

Writing

All Students58%
Female69%
Male49%
Black57%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic58%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities68%
English language learners41%
Proficient in English64%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

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.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students40%
Female38%
Male42%
Black34%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic43%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities42%
English language learners20%
Proficient in English46%

Reading

All Students33%
Female33%
Male32%
Black38%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic30%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities35%
English language learners8%
Proficient in English39%

Writing

All Students65%
Female76%
Male57%
Black62%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic66%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities72%
English language learners60%
Proficient in English66%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

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.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 70% 17%
Black 27% 14%
White 2% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 100%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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479 Helen St
Bridgeport, CT 06608
Phone: (203) 576-8202

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