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Park City Magnet School

Public | PK-8 | 511 students

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Posted February 13, 2013

It's a really nice school, I feel so blessed that my kids are attending such a wonderful school that has an exceptional and dedicated staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 17, 2011

Both of my children have been going to PCM since 1st Grade. My oldest is now in High school and my daughter is now in 7th Grade. The school as a whole has done amazing things with the limited resources available. Due to the dedication of many to go far and beyond what could be considered the norm for public education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 13, 2009

Excellent palce to educate your child 5 star for my children
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 14, 2008

Park City is an excellent school. The principal and the teachers are great in getting parents involved in activities and informing us of what is going on in the school. My child is in 5th grade and it's her 1st year at this school and she is doing great. She enjoys going to this school and participating in activities there. I would definitely recommend this school to any parent.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2008

Park City Magnet is by far the best k-8 school in the district. The principal, Mrs. Callahan is well informed of all aspects of the school, and surprising to me, she not only knows the students, she personally reviews every report card, making personal notes on each one. She is a tough, no nonsense administrator. PCM is extremely lucky to have this principla, who is leading the school, not for herself, but for the students. As for the teachers, they are the most wonderful, supportive team I have seen. I have kids aging 9, 13, 15, and each of the teachers they have had are always available. The open classroom policy is a wonderful advantage for parents to observe how their child's teacher, and your child are during lessons.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 5, 2006

I am absolutely thrilled with the way my children (5th & 2nd Grades) are being taught at Park City. They are both exceptionally happy and thoroughly enjoy the whole learning experience. Both have attended since kindergarten. I am constantly amazed by their progress and the love they have developed for learning. I couldn't be happier with the school as a whole. Top Notch all around. Thanks to the hard work of the teachers and the involvement of the parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 9, 2006

It's a great school for any child to attend. My daughter has been at Park City for two years, Pre-K & now K, and she has done wonderfully. She is now reading books on her own and in math she is adding and subtracting two digits and she is learning multiplication. The teachers really care about the children, about there progress and their well-being. The level of parent involvement in the school is amaizing. I would definetely recommend this school to any parent.
—Submitted by Belkis, a parent


Posted December 13, 2004

I have a daughter in fifth grade, and in kindergarten , and I am highly satisfied with the school. My daughter was reading on a fifth grade level back in grade 2. The staff and curriculum are wonderful! I agree it is hard to get into, but well worth any wait you might incur.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2004

MY twins went to this school a few years ago. it was great! unfortunatly the only way to get in is through a lottery which you can apply for once a year the chances of getting in are very slim the population of the school is based on ethnic balance. Also to get your kids in after kindergarden chances are slim to none seeing there is a waiting list already But if you do get your child in its one of the finest schools in the state!!!! lots of teacher and parent involvement lots of great programs just a wonderful enviorment this is a state run school it is strict and a student must keep up their grades and behavior no violence or goofing off allowed period! It is also a positive learning enviorment where kids really want to learn beacause it is so positive there!!!!!
—Submitted by Debra Griffin, a parent


Posted May 22, 2004

Park City Magnet School is a great school. My daughter attends that school and so far she has no problems. The teachers and staff are great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 30, 2004

This June my daughter will graduate with high honors. She has been excelling in school since day one. The teachers at this school give the children the skills in order to archieve the goals they have set for themselves. Her joy for writing has developed into a decision to make this her career. Her hopes to became a writer in the future is due to PCM's encouragement to write from the heart. This school has became a second family to her. The respect the children receive from the teachers, as well as the teachers giving respect back. There is a sense that you not only come here to learn but to grow. Grow into respectful children.
—Submitted by 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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

50 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
73%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

50 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
90%

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 85% in 2009.

50 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

50 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
64%

2007

 
 
55%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

50 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
83%
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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

50 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

49 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
86%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

50 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
60%
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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

50 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
76%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

50 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
96%
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.

49 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

49 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
98%

2007

 
 
94%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 81% in 2009.

49 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
86%
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.

45 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

45 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
98%

2007

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

48 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 84% in 2009.

46 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
94%
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 Students72%
Female75%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities72%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%

Reading

All Students68%
Female75%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%

Writing

All Students76%
Female88%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities76%
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 Students90%
Female88%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%

Reading

All Students62%
Female60%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities63%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English62%

Writing

All Students90%
Female100%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
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 Students88%
Female89%
Male86%
Black91%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%

Reading

All Students72%
Female75%
Male68%
Black70%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%

Writing

All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Black96%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English98%
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 Students96%
Female93%
Male100%
Black96%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English96%

Reading

All Students78%
Female71%
Male86%
Black77%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%

Writing

All Students82%
Female86%
Male77%
Black82%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
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 Students94%
Female88%
Male100%
Black96%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%

Reading

All Students94%
Female96%
Male92%
Black91%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%

Writing

All Students55%
Female67%
Male44%
Black57%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities57%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English55%
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 Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English98%

Reading

All Students93%
Female96%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%

Writing

All Students94%
Female96%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%
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
Black 42% 14%
Hispanic 30% 17%
White 21% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 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 92%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1526 Chopsey Hill Rd
Bridgeport, CT 06606
Phone: (203) 576-7547

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