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Columbus School

Public | PK-9 | 666 students

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Posted June 1, 2004

The school isnt a bad one but it could use more positive role models,people who enjoy thier job and the students.Alot of teachers feel misrepresented.But one thing ive noticed is that alot of them worry about how they feel and dont concentrate on the needs of the children.Im not saying they dont care.To parents and staff out there,the changes being made are going to be hard,change is hard for mostly everyone.But........look at the BIG picture ,THE CHANGES ARE BEING MADE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CHILDREN-PERIOD.I feel if more people thought of the children before themselves this transitioning wont be so hard.After all we as the adults are not the main concern,the CHILREN are!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

85 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
20%

2008

 
 
41%

2007

 
 
33%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

84 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
58%

2007

 
 
57%
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.

49 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
72%

2007

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

49 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
51%

2007

 
 
37%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

49 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
59%

2007

 
 
66%
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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
54%

2007

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

52 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
31%

2007

 
 
29%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

118 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
36%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

53 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
58%

2007

 
 
72%
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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

59 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
60%

2007

 
 
37%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

62 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
64%
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.

53 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

54 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 81% in 2009.

54 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
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.

25 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

25 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

2008

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 84% in 2009.

25 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
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 Students52%
Female53%
Male51%
Black48%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic41%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities56%
English language learners41%
Proficient in English59%

Reading

All Students20%
Female30%
Male11%
Black4%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic22%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities23%
English language learners13%
Proficient in English25%

Writing

All Students44%
Female64%
Male27%
Black30%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic40%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities51%
English language learners36%
Proficient in English49%
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 Students67%
Femalen/a
Male58%
Blackn/a
Hispanic67%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%

Reading

All Students33%
Femalen/a
Male29%
Blackn/a
Hispanic30%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities36%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English41%

Writing

All Students63%
Femalen/a
Male55%
Blackn/a
Hispanic63%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities66%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%
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 Students80%
Female81%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic78%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%

Reading

All Students50%
Female50%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic46%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities53%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%

Writing

All Students74%
Female84%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic66%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
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 Students68%
Female84%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Hispanic64%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities80%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English61%

Reading

All Students54%
Female56%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Hispanic60%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities61%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English51%

Writing

All Students58%
Female69%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Hispanic60%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities69%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English54%
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%
Female52%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic60%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities60%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English54%

Reading

All Students50%
Female49%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic58%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities57%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English54%

Writing

All Students65%
Female67%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic74%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities74%
English language learnersn/a
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

Math

All Students52%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities60%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English56%

Reading

All Students40%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities45%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English39%

Writing

All Students72%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%
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 63% 17%
Black 25% 14%
White 12% 64%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
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 12N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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275 George St
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Phone: (203) 576-7578

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