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Posted June 3, 2010

my daughter started hooker school in the middle of 3rd grade . I was very nervous letting her go because this was her first time in the public school system. Mr . Cimino one the first day checked on her all day. Her teacher this year MR KELLY is outstanding he has gone beyond what many teachers do. to treat each child as your own to go to the lengths that these two indivduals do no words can thank you enough... PRINCIPALS AND TEACHERS LIKE MR.KELLY MAKE MYSELF AND MY DAUGHTER VERY HAPPY THAT WE MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE ..... THANK YOU
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2009

I think this is absolutly the best school Bridgeport has to offer. The teachers are the greatest. The principal and assistant principal are the BEST!!! I have nothing bad to say about this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 14, 2006

My son has recently transferred to Hooker School(Dec. 2006). As a parent, I was quite nervous about the transition during the middle of the school year. However, after meeting with Mr. Cimino I was amazed to see how passionate and concerned he was about his students and their education. This helped confirm my decision for our son to attend Hooker School. Mr. Cimino also has 2 simple rules for all the kids to abide by. #1 - Be Good, #2 - Do the work. Simple and to the point! My son not only loves his new school, Mr. Cimino and his teacher, but he has become more focused with his school work and enjoys learning (not to mention the free breakfast & lunch). Mr. Cimino is a great example of a class principal!
—Submitted by Terri Bryant, a parent


Posted April 4, 2005

I think Thomas Hooker School is a wonderful school. I have 2 children that attend, they have been in this school since grade K and 3. The principal is very involved with the students and parents, you can see him in the hallway every morning socializing with everyone that come in. Mr.Cimino is a kind and loving person and cares about everyone. If you have a problem he's always there to help resolve it. In my opinion, my son's Kindergarden teacher (Ms. M) was the best. Eventhough all of the teachers that my children have had are excellent, I enjoyed the way she taught her class, and made the kids feel special. I also want to mention that the schools social workers are equally excellent and work really hard at what they do. Overall, there is no other school like Thomas Hooker.
—Submitted by Michelle Walker, a parent


Posted November 23, 2004

The percentages for testing on this page are quite deceiving. Ever since Mr. Cimino has become the principal, this school has done remarkably well. This is one of the few schools where your suggestions and comments are actually heard and given serious consideration. The principal is so much more than just a figure head. He is well like by both parents and students alike. He takes the time to actually listen to you and does everything within his power to improve the school in ALL areas. My three children all attended this school (1 graduated, 2 are still attending) and I cannot say enough good things about it. Mr. Cimino will bend over backwards to solve any problem you bring to him. He is often there even after 9:00 p.m. His dedication and caring have paid off for all involved.
—Submitted by Maria Andreadis, a parent


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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.

49 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
55%

2007

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

49 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
52%

2007

 
 
33%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

49 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
65%
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.

42 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

42 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
48%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

42 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
78%
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.

45 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

45 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
65%

2007

 
 
44%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

52 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
64%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

46 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
61%
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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
60%

2007

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

58 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
36%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

59 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
77%

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 86% in 2009.

48 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
46%

2007

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

47 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
53%

2007

 
 
59%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 81% in 2009.

48 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
47%

2007

 
 
71%
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.

62 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
71%

2007

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

62 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
46%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

51 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
61%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 84% in 2009.

62 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
84%

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

All Students37%
Female44%
Male29%
Black30%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities42%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English37%

Reading

All Students55%
Female76%
Male33%
Black55%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities63%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English55%

Writing

All Students61%
Female64%
Male58%
Black50%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities61%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English61%
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 Students71%
Female83%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanic67%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities72%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%

Reading

All Students60%
Female65%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanic38%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities59%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English60%

Writing

All Students86%
Female91%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Hispanic80%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
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 Students82%
Female75%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic83%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%

Reading

All Students71%
Female54%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic70%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%

Writing

All Students87%
Female83%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic79%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
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 Students77%
Female73%
Male81%
Black70%
Hispanic83%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%

Reading

All Students66%
Female77%
Male56%
Black62%
Hispanic67%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities69%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%

Writing

All Students88%
Female92%
Male85%
Black91%
Hispanic83%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
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%
Female55%
Male75%
Black56%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities73%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English66%

Reading

All Students72%
Female75%
Male70%
Black67%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%

Writing

All Students79%
Female85%
Male75%
Black80%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
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%
Female62%
Male48%
Black59%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic50%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English55%

Reading

All Students55%
Female69%
Male43%
Black59%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic47%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English55%

Writing

All Students68%
Female79%
Male58%
Black70%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic63%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%
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 44% 19%
Black 40% 13%
White 13% 62%
Asian 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 96%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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Bridgeport, CT 06610
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